Girl · #5,958 in 2026

Peni

Name: Popularity of the name Peni in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Peni, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,958

Peak Rank

#3,379 (1958)

Total Babies

144

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1946

First Year

1972

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#3379

Peak Rank

144

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Peni

Peni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1946, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 13 Penis were born — ranking #3,379 that year. As of 2026, Peni ranks #5,958 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 144 Penis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Peni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Peni is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Penny
Pennie
Penney
Penni
Penii
Pennae
Pany
Pinny
Punny
Pinney
Pinni
Pinnae

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peni

What does the name Peni mean?

Peni is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1946. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Peni in 2026?

In 2026, Peni ranks #5,958 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Peni most popular?

Peni reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #3,379 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Peni most popular?

Peni has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Peni.

Is Peni a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Peni is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Peni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Peni include Valena, Orline, Lucendia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Peni

Peni is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 144 births in the dataset. Peni's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #3,379. Use the chart and map above to compare Peni's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.