Peggie vs Peg
Side-by-side comparison of Peggie and Peg — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Peggie | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 7,355 | 841 |
| Peak Year | 1948 | 1957 |
| Peak Year Births | 258 | 43 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1886 | 1913 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Peggie | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 12 | — |
| 1890ss | 22 | — |
| 1900ss | 91 | — |
| 1910ss | 256 | 22 |
| 1920ss | 740 | 39 |
| 1930ss | 1,648 | 103 |
| 1940ss | 2,115 | 237 |
| 1950ss | 1,678 | 303 |
| 1960ss | 560 | 137 |
| 1970ss | 150 | — |
| 1980ss | 65 | — |
| 1990ss | 12 | — |
| 2000ss | 6 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1886–2001.