What does Pennington mean?

from the hill of the Penning family

Is Pennington a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Pennington is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Pennington?

PEN-ing-ton · IPA: /ˈpɛnɪŋtən/

Pennington Girl

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Origin(s)

PronunciationPEN-ing-ton / ˈpɛnɪŋtən

English

Meaning

from the hill of the hollow

Historical & Cultural Background

Pennington is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name in Cumbria, England. It has been used as a given name, particularly in the United States. The name reflects a connection to geographical features, common in English surnames. As a given name, it is relatively uncommon but has gained some popularity in recent years.

Trend Summary

Pennington has seen a slight increase in usage as a given name in recent years.

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Famous people named Pennington

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Sibling Suggestions

Penelope Penny Pennyworth Penda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pennington was first seen in the United States in 2015. Pennington has ranked as high as #1387 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Pennington has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Pennington

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
2015	7
2017	5
2020	6