Penny
5 countries#740 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Penny was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
101,003 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #740 · peaked in 1963 with 5,143 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,661 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #143 · peaked in 2017 with 373 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,625 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #178 · peaked in 2016 with 305 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
705 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #164 · peaked in 2018 with 43 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
331 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #111 · peaked in 2022 with 32 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
52 births recorded 1956–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2013 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Penny’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2887 | — |
| 2007 | #2368 | ↑519 |
| 2008 | #2206 | ↑162 |
| 2009 | #1979 | ↑227 |
| 2010 | #1474 | ↑505 |
| 2011 | #1382 | ↑92 |
| 2012 | #1071 | ↑311 |
| 2013 | #996 | ↑75 |
| 2014 | #808 | ↑188 |
| 2015 | #757 | ↑51 |
| 2016 | #692 | ↑65 |
| 2017 | #768 | ↓76 |
| 2018 | #751 | ↑17 |
| 2019 | #768 | ↓17 |
| 2020 | #725 | ↑43 |
| 2021 | #704 | ↑21 |
| 2022 | #726 | ↓22 |
| 2023 | #676 | ↑50 |
| 2024 | #747 | ↓71 |
| 2025 | #740 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Penny
Is Penny a popular name?
Yes — Penny currently ranks #740 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Penny more common for boys or girls?
Penny is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Penny most popular?
Penny peaked in 1963 in United States, with 5,143 recorded births that year.
Is Penny rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Penny’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #908 in 1882 to #740 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Penny?
At least 105,716 babies have been recorded with the name Penny across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Penny popular in more than one country?
Yes — Penny appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Penny?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Penny include Lacey, Veda, Emerald, Kensley.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Penny in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.