Penelope is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #32 in 2022 with 1,206 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,206 births ranking #32. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,521.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 219 girls born was named Penelope. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.