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 | 1940s | 1950s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1886 | 1913 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Peggie | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 | - |
| 1890s | 22 | - |
| 1900s | 91 | - |
| 1910s | 256 | 22 |
| 1920s | 740 | 39 |
| 1930s | 1,648 | 103 |
| 1940s | 2,115 | 237 |
| 1950s | 1,678 | 303 |
| 1960s | 560 | 137 |
| 1970s | 150 | - |
| 1980s | 65 | - |
| 1990s | 12 | - |
| 2000s | 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.