Total births
723
Girls' name · since 1937
Peggi
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 723 babies named Peggi, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 723
- total births
- 1937–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Peggi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 723 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Peggi has been recorded 723 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1985.
- 723 total births
- 1937–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
723 girls have been named Peggi since 1937, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 723
- total births
- 1937–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Peggi was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
49 babies were named Peggi in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Peggi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Peggi's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Peggi at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Peggi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1985
- Peak year (1958)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Peggi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Peggi's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Peggi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s
1940s
127 births
- 1950s
1950s
302 births
- 1960s
1960s
231 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 302 births (42% of all-time use).
How Peggi 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 Peggi's total volume
Peggi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Peggi by state
Where Peggi concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 2.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Peggi's total US births 2.1%
Even split
15 of 723 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peggi? ▼
723 babies have been named Peggi since 1937. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1958 with 49 births.
When was Peggi most popular? ▼
Peggi was most popular in the 1950s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Peggi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Peggi are California (15 births), New York (10 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Peggi been used? ▼
Peggi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 49 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Peggi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Peggy, Peggie, Peg, Peggyann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Peggi's data
- Peggi's decade-level peak was the 1950s (302 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Peggis (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Peggi
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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, 1937–1985 (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. "Peggi: Baby Name Since 1937 - 723 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/peggi. 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 Peggi 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.