Penelope is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #38 in 2021 with 1,194 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,206 births ranking #32. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,495.7%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 230 girls born was named Penelope. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.