Penn
- Pronunciation
- [Penn]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Enclosure
- Origin
- English
Penn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,160 baby boys have been named Penn. The name peaked in 2014 with 79 US births that year (rank #1869). In 2024, ranked #2978 nationally — 1,109 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Penn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Penn births are: Pennsylvania (80), California (55), Texas (31).
Other English-Origin Names Like Penn
If you like Penn's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Penn's exact length and starting letter: Paco, Page, Paki, Pall, Pant.
Quick Facts About Penn
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Compare Penn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Penn against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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