Peggy

Peggy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Peggy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛɡi/

About the name Peggy

Peggy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Peggy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #31 in 1937, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 292,751 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Peggy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#31 in 1937
Peak year
1958
Babies named Peggy in 2024
13
Total since 1880
292,751

Peggy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#367 in 2021
Babies named Peggy in 2025
73
Total since 1996
1,342

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Peggy mean?

The meaning of Peggy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Peggy a boy or girl name?

Peggy is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Peggy?

Peggy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Peggy?

Peggy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #31 in 1937, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Peggy?

Peggy is pronounced /ˈpɛɡi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.