Penelope
Female name · ↑ Rising
22,789
Total Births
2022
Peak Year
#23
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Penelope
Penelope is of Greek origin, the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's epic. It has surged from obscurity to the US top 25 in the 2010s-2020s. Notable Penelopes include Penélope Cruz and Kourtney Kardashian's daughter.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 33 births |
| 1890s | 11 births |
| 1920s | 129 births |
| 1930s | 377 births |
| 1940s | 2,579 births |
| 1950s | 1,920 births |
| 1960s | 1,123 births |
| 1970s | 512 births |
| 2000s | 1,857 births |
| 2010s | 8,902 births |
| 2020s | 5,346 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Penelope?
Penelope has been given to 22,789 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2022 with 1,432 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #23.
Is Penelope a boy or girl name?
Penelope is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Penelope most popular?
Penelope was most popular in 2022, when 1,432 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Penelope?
Penelope first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).