Penn
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Weaver, bobbin; a small coin
Origin: English/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #2706 in 2025 with 48 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Penny. Shares the meaning 'Weaver, bobbin; a small coin.'
Similar names: pennie, penny, peony, pacen, paden, penina, perrin
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Penn? About 1 in 69,344 babies born in 2025 were named Penn, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Penn
What does the name Penn mean?
Penn means “Weaver, bobbin; a small coin” from English/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Penn?
Penn has English/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Weaver, bobbin; a small coin”.
How popular is Penn?
Penn ranked #2676 in 2025 — given to 48 babies that year.
When was Penn most popular?
Penn peaked in 2014 with 79 babies registered that year.
Is Penn a boy or girl name?
Penn is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Penns in registered births are male.
Is the name Penn rising or falling in popularity?
Penn has risen 10122 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12798 in 2020 to #2676 in 2025.
How long has Penn been recorded?
Penn appears in birth records across 58 years — from 1915 through 2025.