Penelope
Penelope is making a comeback — from #84 in 1952 to #43 in 2025.
#43 ranked in 2025
431 registrations in 2025
6,017
total 1952–2025
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 41 positions. Registrations grew from 87 to 431 (+395%).
Peak popularity: 2022 (469 registrations, ranked #38).
Peak 2022 · 469
Low 1955 · 71
Years tracked 28
Neighbours in the 2025 ranking
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#40 Eleanor 459 #41 Layla 456 #42 Maeve 452
#43 Penelope 431
#44 Freya 422 #45 Ayla 419 #46 Remi 395 By state & territory — 2025
How often Penelope was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (153 babies) , least popular in South Australia (24).
In 2025: 431 babies named Penelope across 4 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Penelope?
- Between 1952 and 2025, Penelope was registered for 6,017 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Penelope a popular name in Australia?
- In 2025, Penelope ranked #43 among girls' names in Australia, with 431 registrations.