Peggy
Peggy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛɡi/
Meaning and origin of Peggy
- A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Alteration of Maggie, from Margaret.
How popular is Peggy?
Since 1880, 292,765 girls and 798 boys in the U.S. have been named Peggy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #1135 in 1936. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Peggy
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Sibling name ideas for Peggy
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Peggy FAQ
What does the name Peggy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, also used as a formal given name. Alteration of Maggie, from Margaret.
How popular is the name Peggy?
Since 1880, 292,765 girls and 798 boys in the U.S. have been named Peggy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #1135 in 1936. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Peggy a boy or girl name?
Peggy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 292,765 girls and 798 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.