Peggie
Peggie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Peggie is a diminutive of Peggy, which itself originated as a pet form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word for pearl. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but is now rarely given to newborns. Today, it is viewed as a vintage, charmingly traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
7,355 babies in the United States have been named Peggie since 1880. It ranks #1964 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (17.5 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- GA (9.7 %)
- TN (9.4 %)
- MS (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 256 |
| 1920-1930 | 740 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,648 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,115 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,678 |
| 1960-1970 | 560 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Peggie
- Peggie Castle: Actress
Fun facts
- Peggie evolved from Meggie, a medieval short form of Margaret, following a common English trend of substituting consonants.
- The spelling Peggie peaked in U.S. popularity during the 1930s and 1940s before declining.