Peggye vs Peg
Side-by-side comparison of Peggye and Peg — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Peggye | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 298 | 841 |
| Peak Year | 1942 | 1957 |
| Peak Year Births | 21 | 43 |
| Peak Decade | 1930ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1926 | 1913 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Peggye | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | — | 22 |
| 1920ss | 35 | 39 |
| 1930ss | 112 | 103 |
| 1940ss | 111 | 237 |
| 1950ss | 40 | 303 |
| 1960ss | — | 137 |
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, 1926–1958.