Total births
841
Girls' name · since 1913
Peg
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 841 babies named Peg, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 841
- total births
- 1913–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
841 girls have been named Peg since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Peg recorded 841 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1968.
- 841 total births
- 1913–1968 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
841 girls have been named Peg since 1913, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1968.
- 841
- total births
- 1913–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Peg was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
43 babies were named Peg in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Peg's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Peg's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Peg at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Peg popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1968
- Peak year (1957)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Peg by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Peg's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Peg births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 22
1910s
22 births
- 1920s 39
1920s
39 births
- 1930s 103
1930s
103 births
- 1940s
1940s
237 births
- 1950s
1950s
303 births
- 1960s
1960s
137 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 303 births (36% of all-time use).
How Peg compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Peg's total volume
Peg vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Peg by state
Where Peg concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 79 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 21 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
Ohio share of Peg's total US births 9.4%
Even split
79 of 841 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peg? ▼
841 babies have been named Peg since 1913. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1957 with 43 births.
When was Peg most popular? ▼
Peg was most popular in the 1950s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Peg most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Peg are Ohio (79 births), Michigan (21 births), Illinois (17 births).
How long has the name Peg been used? ▼
Records for Peg go back to 1913, giving 56 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Peg? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Peggy, Peggie, Peggi, Peggyann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Peg's data
- Peg's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (303 total births) through the 1960s (137) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Pegs (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Peg
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Peg: Baby Name Since 1913 - 841 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/peg. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Peg draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.