How Many People Are Named Peggy?
293,549
people in the United States are named Peggy
1 in 1,141 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#265
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0876%
Of US population
Peak Year
1958
10,084 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PEG-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Medieval variant of Meggy, a diminutive of MARGARET. The reason for the change in the initial consonant is unknown.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 76.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
20,797
North Carolina
16,915
Ohio
14,943
California
14,702
Illinois
13,984
Tennessee
13,115
Pennsylvania
11,432
Virginia
10,324
Georgia
10,216
Alabama
10,200
💡 Fun Facts About "Peggy"
- 13 babies were named Peggy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1958
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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