Penney Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Penney is a variant of Penny, meaning 'coin', and is associated with kindness and generosity.
Meaning of the Name Penney
Penney is a variant spelling of the name Penny. It is derived from the Old English word 'penig', meaning 'coin'. The name Penny originally started as a nickname for individuals who worked as moneyers or had a coin-related occupation. It later became a given name in its own right and gained popularity in the 20th century. Penney is a feminine name that is often associated with kindness, generosity, and a caring nature.
Popularity of the Name Penney
The popularity for the name Penney peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 113 births, which ranked number 1,727 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Penney had the most female births in 1962 with 113, which ranked number 1,007 out of 7,588 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Penney has declined sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Penney has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Penney
- 10 Year Trend of Penney: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Penney: -100.00%
Popularity of Penney by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Penney. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Penney in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Penney is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Penney
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