Penny
Pronunciation: [ p-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Penny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 271 babies have been named Penny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Penny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,663 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,663
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Penny is also used as a girl name, ranked #746.
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About the Name Penny
Penny is a boy name .
Is Penny a boy or girl name? Penny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,663 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #746. Penny is more commonly used as a girl name.
Penny is currently ranked #13,663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Penny include Pen, Pey, Peie, and Penkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Penny include Penn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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