Penney
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Enclosure; Hill; Island
Background: The name Penney originates from the medieval English given name 'Penny,' which is a diminutive of 'Penelope.' The name Penelope is thought to derive from the Greek 'penelops,' associated with meanings such as 'enclosure' or 'island.' Additionally, Penney is linked to the Old English word 'pening,' which refers to a coin, emphasizing its historical connections.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#3,918
Total births
1,951
Most popular decade
1960s
(2,238 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-3,880 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1925
Gender usage
0% male
100% female
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Female
- First year
- 1925
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,973
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 113
- Peak rank
- #1,008
- Most recent year
- 2018
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,678
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