Penelope is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #36 in 2024 with 1,133 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,206 births ranking #32. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,363.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 228 girls born was named Penelope. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.