Peggysue vs Peg
Side-by-side comparison of Peggysue and Peg — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Peggysue | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 54 | 841 |
| Peak Year | 1967 | 1957 |
| Peak Year Births | 8 | 43 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1958 | 1913 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Peggysue | Peg |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | — | 22 |
| 1920ss | — | 39 |
| 1930ss | — | 103 |
| 1940ss | — | 237 |
| 1950ss | 13 | 303 |
| 1960ss | 36 | 137 |
| 1970ss | 5 | — |
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, 1958–1972.