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Penelope Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Penelope is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Penelope has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Penelope' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11719th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1169th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 420th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 739th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1994th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 416th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Penelope' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.