Penelope
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Weaver; Duck
Background: The name Penelope originates from the Greek name Πηνελόπη (Pēnelopē), which is historically linked to the meanings 'weaver' and 'duck.' In Greek mythology, Penelope is known as the wife of Odysseus, famed for her fidelity and cleverness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#364
Total births
103,268
Most popular decade
2010s
(142,902 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+15 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 2015
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #12,084
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 10
- Peak rank
- #7,583
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,889
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 2019
- Peak year births
- 6,733
- Peak rank
- #22
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,741
- Recent rank
- #28
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).