How old is someone named Penelope?
The average Penelope is 16 years old.
Half of all living Penelopes are between 5 and 13.
When was Penelope popular?
Most of the Penelopes in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2019 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 29 | 0 |
| 1910s | 248 | 0 |
| 1920s | 562 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,109 | 320 |
| 1940s | 6,383 | 3,700 |
| 1950s | 4,758 | 3,700 |
| 1960s | 2,871 | 2,500 |
| 1970s | 1,750 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 609 | 590 |
| 1990s | 795 | 780 |
| 2000s | 5,677 | 5,600 |
| 2010s | 47,641 | 47,000 |
| 2020s | 37,031 | 37,000 |
How many Penelopes are still alive?
About 100,000 Penelopes are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 110,000 babies named Penelope since 1880.
Nearly every Penelope ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Penelope?
Three in four living Penelopes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Penelope an old name?
No. Penelope is one of the youngest names around: younger than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Penelope will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Penelope a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Penelopes are women.
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Penelope's name twin is Emmett. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Emmett's age curve is the closest match to Penelope's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Penelope
How old is the average Penelope?
The average Penelope in the US is 16 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Penelope?
About 100,000 Penelopes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 110,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Penelope most popular?
In 2019, when about 6,700 baby girls were named Penelope.
Is Penelope a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 76% of living Penelopes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this