A Greek name gently fading from the charts.
Pennelope is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, an alternate spelling of Penelope meaning 'weaver' — the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's epic. This spelling doubles the N, giving the name a slightly more elaborate visual form while keeping its timeless mythological grace.
Pennelope has 35+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1942.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 72 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 162 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 41 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 57 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 48 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8803 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8842 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8402 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6907 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6568 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5279 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8055 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4667 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7892 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8330 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6152 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6419 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12008 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13088 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16465 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14845 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11402 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14750 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10736 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13277 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1942–2024) · Methodology