Name comparison · girl names
Penelope vs. Peyton
In 2025, Penelope leads at #22 among U.S. girls' names, with Peyton at #199. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Penelope | Peyton |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #22 | #199 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,225 | 1,559 |
| All-time peak | #21 in 2022 | #42 in 2009 |
| Uniqueness score | 12 / 100 | 29 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alaska (#5) | Rhode Island (#64) |