Penn
Penn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Enclosure, pen, or hill.
Origin and history
Penn is a masculine name of English origin derived from a surname or place name. Historically linked to an enclosure or hill, it gained visibility as a given name in the United States in recent decades. It remains a rare but steadily used choice with a modern, classic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,208 babies in the United States have been named Penn since 1880. It ranks #3489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1577.
States where it is most popular
- PA (39.7 %)
- CA (25.7 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 539 |
| 2020-2029 | 350 |
Famous people named Penn
- Penn Badgley: Actor, Musician
- Penn Jillette: Magician, Comedian
Fun facts
- The name originates from Old English 'penn', referring to an enclosure, and Brythonic Celtic roots meaning a hill or headland.
- It is historically tied to William Penn, the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania.