Peneloperose
A feminine name combining Penelope, meaning "weaver", with rose, the flower symbolizing beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Peneloperose. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Peneloperose today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peneloperose births was 2022 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peneloperose. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Peneloperose. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2022
11 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,861
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Peneloperose: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Peneloperose from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Peneloperose remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Peneloperose by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Peneloperose during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Peneloperose
The name Peneloperose is a unique and intriguing blend of two distinct names, Penelope and Rose. It originates from the Greek language and the Latin word for the fragrant flower. The first part, Penelope, traces its roots back to ancient Greek mythology and literature. In Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who waits patiently for his return from the Trojan War.
The name Penelope is believed to be derived from the Greek word "pene," meaning "thread" or "web," and "ops," meaning "face" or "eye." This combination suggests Penelope's skill in weaving and her cunning intelligence. Throughout history, the name Penelope has been associated with loyalty, patience, and resourcefulness, qualities embodied by the character in the Odyssey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Penelope can be found in the 5th century BC, when the Greek historian Herodotus mentioned a woman named Penelope in his work "The Histories." In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy, with notable figures such as Penelope of Agen, a 12th-century French noblewoman.
Moving on to the second part of the name, Rose, it derives from the Latin word "rosa," which refers to the beloved flower that has been a symbol of love, beauty, and royalty throughout the ages. The rose has held significant meaning in various cultures, from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval Europe and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Rose was Saint Rose of Viterbo, an Italian mystic and Franciscan nun who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Rose of Lima, a Spanish colonist born in Peru in 1586, who became the first Catholic saint of the Americas.
Combining these two names, Peneloperose, creates a unique and elegant moniker that blends the rich histories and symbolism of both components. Although it is an uncommon name, it has been bestowed upon a few notable individuals throughout history, such as Peneloperose Rackham, a British artist born in 1867, and Peneloperose Wright, an American writer and educator born in 1869.
Additionally, the name Peneloperose was given to a character in the novel "The Penelopiad" by Margaret Atwood, published in 2005. In this retelling of the Odyssey from Penelope's perspective, Peneloperose is the daughter of Odysseus and Penelope, highlighting the enduring influence of these ancient Greek narratives on modern literature and culture.
People
Peneloperose + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peneloperose as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Peneloperose: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peneloperose?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peneloperose going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Peneloperose a common name?
We classify Peneloperose as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peneloperose most popular?
The single biggest year for Peneloperose was 2022, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peneloperose is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Peneloperose in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Peneloperose a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Peneloperose in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Peneloperose still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Peneloperose in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Peneloperose can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Peneloperose?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Peneloperose at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.