Penny
Female name · ↓ Falling
37,950
Total Births
1963
Peak Year
#675
Rank 2023
1923
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Penny
Penny is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 37,950 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 56 births |
| 1930s | 421 births |
| 1940s | 5,308 births |
| 1950s | 10,065 births |
| 1960s | 15,030 births |
| 1970s | 4,960 births |
| 1980s | 1,016 births |
| 2010s | 689 births |
| 2020s | 405 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Penny?
Penny has been given to 37,950 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1963 with 2,027 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #675.
Is Penny a boy or girl name?
Penny is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Penny most popular?
Penny was most popular in 1963, when 2,027 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Penny?
Penny first appeared in US records in 1923.