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.
- #9,330 of 72,339
- all-time among girls
- 723
- born since 1937
- 1950s
- peak 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.
- #9,330 of 72,339 all-time among girls
- 723 born since 1937
- 1950s peak decade
Data updated Aug 2026
The verdict
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Peggi ranks #9,330 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 723 born since 1937, peaking in the 1950s.
- #9,330 of 72,339
- all-time among girls
- 723
- born since 1937
- 1950s
- peak decade
Peggi's 723 recorded births place it above 87.1% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.
The state file records this name in 4 jurisdictions, led by California.
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 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
1950s is the heaviest window (302 births, 42% of the file).
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 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% |
15 of 723 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peggi? ▼
Where does Peggi sit in the SSA name archive? ▼
When was Peggi most popular? ▼
Where is Peggi most popular? ▼
How long has the name Peggi been used? ▼
What names are similar to Peggi? ▼
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
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Peggi
Nearby Names Like Peggi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Peggi
Compare Peggi side by side: Peggi vs Peggy Peggi vs Peggie Peggi vs Peg
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span
Two nationwide peer axes for Peggi: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.
Similar peak year (~1958)
Similar record span (~48 yrs)
Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.
Data Sources
Data as of August 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).
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 August 2026.