Peggy
Peggy originated as a medieval nickname for Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning pearl. It became popular as an independent given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#8740 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Has a warm, approachable quality that works well across all ages
- •Traditionally a nickname for Margaret but now stands alone as a full name
- •Peaked in popularity mid-20th century, giving it strong vintage appeal
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Statistics
292,765
Total births since 1880
1958
Peak year
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