Pennelope Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Pennelope is a variant of the Greek name Penelope, meaning 'faithful' or 'weaver'.
Meaning of the Name Pennelope
Pennelope is a variant spelling of Penelope, which is derived from the Greek name Πηνελόπη (Penelope). In Greek mythology, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, known for her faithfulness and cleverness. The name is believed to have originated from the Greek words 'pene' meaning 'thread' and 'lepein' meaning 'to peel, to strip', possibly referring to Penelope unraveling and reweaving her husband's shroud while waiting for his return.
Popularity of the Name Pennelope
The popularity for the name Pennelope peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 30 births, which ranked number 8,153 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Pennelope had the most female births in 2017 with 30, which ranked number 4,568 out of 18,425 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Pennelope has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%. Among females, Pennelope has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pennelope
- 20 Year Trend of Pennelope: 85.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Pennelope: 44.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Pennelope: 44.44%
Popularity of Pennelope by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pennelope. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pennelope in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pennelope is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Pennelope
- Total Births of Pennelope: 13 (3.75%)
- Female Births of Pennelope: 13 (3.75%)
Given the upward trend of Pennelope over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.75% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Pennelope have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.75%.