Penni

Penni is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2019.

Penni at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Penni

Penni belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Penni first appears in Social Security records in 1938. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #863 in 1964, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,605 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Penni in US records

First recorded (US)
1938
Best US rank
#863 in 1964
Peak year
1962
Total since 1880
2,605

Penni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#5591 in 2019
Babies named Penni in 2019
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Penni mean?

The meaning of Penni is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Penni a boy or girl name?

Penni is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2019.

What origin is the name Penni?

Penni comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Penni?

Penni first appears in US records in 1938. Its best-ever ranking was #863 in 1964, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].