Pennington, of Anglo-Saxon origin, is an English surname and given name derived from a place name. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English words 'penne' meaning 'feather' and 'inga' referring to the inhabitants of a settlement, thus translating to 'settlement of the people of Pen'. The name has been associated with various notable figures throughout history, including the Pennington family who were prominent in Lancashire, England during the Middle Ages. Today, Pennington remains a unique and distinctive name choice for both boys and girls.
"The name Pennington experienced notable fluctuations in popularity with 7 births in 2015, a dip to 5 in 2017, and a slight recovery with 6 births in 2020, resulting in a total of 18 babies named Pennington during this period."