Penelope
Penelope is a Greek name meaning 'weaver,' most famously borne by the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's epic. The name embodies patience, intelligence, and devotion, with a rich classical heritage that has enjoyed a strong modern revival.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,379. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,871
- 2012: 2,536
- 2013: 4,292
- 2014: 5,089
- 2015: 5,953
- 2016: 6,400
- 2017: 6,668
- 2018: 6,524
- 2019: 6,734
- 2020: 6,152
- 2021: 6,370
- 2022: 6,430
- 2023: 6,068
- 2024: 5,760
- 2025: 6,225
- 2026 (projected): 6,379
Good to Know
- •Has surged in popularity in recent years but maintains classic appeal
- •Multiple adorable nickname options to suit different personalities
- •Easy to spell and pronounce despite being four syllables
- •Strong literary and mythological background gives it depth and substance
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Famous People
Penelope Cruz
Oscar-winning Spanish actress
Penelope Fitzgerald
Booker Prize-winning British novelist
Penelope Wilton
British actress (Downton Abbey)
Penelope Disick
Media personality
Statistics
109,480
Total births since 1880
2019
Peak year
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