The namePeggy
Peggy is an old pet form of Margaret. It was a top 40 American name in 1937 and is back in favour in England.
- Girl's name
- English
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Meaning
Peggy comes from Meg and Maggie, short forms of Margaret, "pearl".
Origin
English.
History
In the United States Peggy reached 31st place in 1937. In England and Wales it reached 367th in 2021.
Did you know?
- The collector Peggy Guggenheim housed her modern art collection in a palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice.
Famous people named Peggy
- Peggy Guggenheim, art collector
- Peggy Lee, singer
- Peggy Olson, character in Mad Men
Popularity of the name Peggy
Peggy in the United States
Peggy was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 84,463 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Peggy. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Peggy in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Peggy in the United Kingdom
Peggy was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 621 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Peggy. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Peggy in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 102 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.
Peggy in France
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Peggy mean?
Peggy comes from Meg and Maggie, short forms of Margaret, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Peggy?
English.
Is Peggy a girl's or a boy's name?
Peggy is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Peggy?
In 2024, Peggy was the 8062nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 13 births.
What are the variants of the name Peggy?
Variants and related names of Peggy include Margaret.
Who are famous people named Peggy?
Peggy Guggenheim, art collector; Peggy Lee, singer; Peggy Olson, character in Mad Men.