Penny

Meaning of Penny

Penny is often a shortened form of Penelope, which means "weaver". It can also refer to the coin, representing value or worth.

Penny has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Penny

Penny has held fairly steady, sitting around #740 in 2025 after peaking at #676 in 2023.

Notable people named Penny

• Penny Marshall
  Actress and director
• Penny Johnson Jerald
  Actress (The Orville, 24)
• Penny Hardaway
  Basketball coach and former player
• Penny Oleksiak
  Olympic swimmer (Canada)
• Penny Lancaster
  Model and photographer

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Questions about the name Penny

What does the name Penny mean?

Penny means penny is often a shortened form of penelope, which means "weaver". it can also refer to the coin, representing value or worth, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Penny a boy's or a girl's name?

Penny is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Penny?

In 2025, Penny ranked #740 for girls, up from #747 the year before.

When was Penny most popular?

Penny peaked at #676 in 2023.