Pennie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Pennie has its origins in English as a diminutive of the Greek name Penelope, which means 'weaver.' It has evolved from its Greek roots through English usage, gaining popularity in the 20th century. The name is associated with traits of warmth and creativity, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Pennie is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pennie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Pennie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1615th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1610th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 825th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1229th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5030th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13441st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10234th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Pennie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pennie"
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛni/
Origin
English
Etymology
Pennie is a diminutive form of the name Penelope, which is derived from the Greek name Πηνελόπη (Pēnelopē). The exact meaning of Penelope is uncertain, but it is often associated with the Greek word for 'weaver.'
Meaning
weaver
Language Evolution
Penelope (Greek), Pennie (English)
Historical Usage
The name Pennie gained popularity as a diminutive of Penelope in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Penny, Penelope, Pen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Pennie is seen as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and creativity.
Famous People
Pennie Taylor, an author and speaker, Pennie Lane, a character from the film 'Almost Famous'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pennie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Pennie"
"Pennie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1615th of 9107 | 442 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1610th of 9204 | 449 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 825th of 12526 | 2,785 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1229th of 19264 | 1,487 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5030th of 27321 | 275 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13441st of 35406 | 96 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10234th of 30306 | 114 |
Regional Popularity of "Pennie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Pennie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
42.14% 997th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
72.38% 1119th/1546 |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
62.90% 1480th/2353 |
62.12% 961st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.03% 691st/2227 |
43.09% 1047th/2430 |
31.30% 893rd/2853 |
25.62% 711th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.93% 1202nd/2937 |
52.97% 1845th/3483 |
29.87% 1051st/3518 |
44.16% 1786th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
91.95% 5771st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Pennie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Pennie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.