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Penellope

Penellope is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Penellope?

Recorded births named Penellope by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	99 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Penellope's popularity over time

Babies named Penellope per year — United States (2013–2025). United States peaked in 2017 (16/yr).

When was Penellope popular?

Penellope reached its peak in 2017, when it was the #12269 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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