Penelopi
A girl's name of Greek origin with 134 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Penelopi reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Penelopi ranks #8802 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Penelopi is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Penelope from the Greek meaning 'weaver' or 'duck.' In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope was the faithful wife of Odysseus who waited 20 years for his return — a name synonymous with devoted loyalty and patient strength.
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Penelopi appeared in SSA records in 2011, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Greek roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 134 recorded births, Penelopi has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Penelopi has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | #10999 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 87 | #11927 | — |
The Story of Penelopi
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Penelopi is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Penelopi are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Penelopi?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Penelopi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 87 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Penelopi by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8802 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10131 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11971 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9401 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14690 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8981 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9662 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7029 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14003 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10686 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10757 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14261 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18878 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13087 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024