Penne
Every Penne since 1939 — 485 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Penne
Penne is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1939, 485 American babies have been named Penne. Its peak came in 1962, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Penne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Penne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1970 | 8 | #6,206 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,684 |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,137 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,730 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,613 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,078 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,769 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Penne in 2025?
Penne did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Penne?
485 babies have been named Penne in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Penne most popular?
Penne peaked in 1962, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Penne a boy or girl name?
Penne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Penne rising or falling?
Penne has been roughly stable over the past decade.