Peggy
Peaked at #31 nationally in 1937, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Peggy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Peggy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#31
in 1937
Current rank
#8281
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Peggy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1937, ranking #31 nationally with 6,378 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5944 (2014) to #8281 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Peggy ranks #8281 nationally for girls, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,281 | 13 |
| 2023 | #5,343 | 24 |
| 2022 | #7,547 | 15 |
| 2021 | #6,615 | 18 |
| 2020 | #6,022 | 20 |
| 2019 | #4,135 | 35 |
| 2018 | #5,582 | 23 |
| 2017 | #5,630 | 23 |
Peggy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1135
in 1936
Last ranked
#6587
in 1977
Years tracked
50
1924–1977
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Peggy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1936, ranking #1135 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Peggy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1977, when it stood at #6587.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | #6,587 | 5 |
| 1976 | #6,249 | 5 |
| 1971 | #3,587 | 9 |
| 1970 | #2,843 | 12 |
| 1969 | #3,253 | 9 |
| 1968 | #4,016 | 6 |
| 1967 | #2,322 | 13 |
| 1966 | #3,176 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Peggy most popular?
Peggy was most popular in 1937, when it ranked #31 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Peggy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Peggy?
At least 293,549 babies have been recorded with the name Peggy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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