Penelope is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #583 in 2003 with 50 recorded births. This places Penelope in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,206 births ranking #32. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 5,573 girls born was named Penelope. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.