Penelope is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #33 in 2023 with 1,156 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,206 births ranking #32. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,413.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 222 girls born was named Penelope. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.