Penina
Every Penina since 1953 — 1,009 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Penina
Penina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,060 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 1,009 American babies have been named Penina. Its peak came in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Penina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Penina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,060 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,639 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,178 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,878 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,810 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,521 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,320 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,976 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,987 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,360 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,920 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,869 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,198 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,679 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,888 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,832 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,005 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,750 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,028 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,767 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,744 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,127 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,487 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,354 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,550 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,424 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,316 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,019 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,021 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,454 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Penina in 2025?
Penina ranked #6,060 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Penina?
1,009 babies have been named Penina in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Penina most popular?
Penina peaked in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Penina a boy or girl name?
Penina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Penina rising or falling?
Penina has been roughly stable over the past decade.