Penny: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A weaver name, cheerful and industrious.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #727
- Peak
- #86 in 1963
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Penny Means
Penny is a girl name of English origin. A weaver name, cheerful and industrious.
How Popular Penny Is
Penny currently ranks #727 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 1963. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Penny
- Penny broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #86 in 1963.
- Penny has been a top 100 name across 182+ years of American history.
- Penny is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Penny
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Penny
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Penny.
Questions About Penny
What does Penny mean?
Penny is a girl name of English origin. A weaver name, cheerful and industrious.
How popular is Penny?
Penny currently ranks #727 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 1963. It has held steady.
Where does Penny come from?
Penny comes from English roots. Penny broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #86 in 1963.
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