Penelope name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Penelope
Story and style
Penelope is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Penelope is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank35th in 2023
Listed years12/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2014
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length8 letters
More about Penelope
Background notes
What style of name is Penelope?
Penelope feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Peyton: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Penelope ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Penelope has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 75th in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 75th |
| 2024 | 57th |
| 2023 | 35th |
| 2022 | 50th |
| 2021 | 60th |
| 2020 | 52nd |
| 2019 | 51st |
| 2018 | 48th |
| 2017 | 51st |
| 2016 | 70th |
| 2015 | 57th |
| 2014 | 95th |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |