Penelope is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11935 in 2024 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 10 births ranking #8005. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 285,886 boys born was named Penelope. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Penelope is a graceful Greek classic with a long literary and mythological history. Its exact original meaning is uncertain, which is worth stating plainly rather than forcing a neat answer.
Best known from Greek mythology and later classical literature, Penelope has remained admired for its intelligence, elegance, and rich nickname options. Its modern popularity shows how mythic names can feel very wearable.