Peggy
Peggy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Peggy originated as a medieval English diminutive of Margaret, derived via Meggy. While predominantly used as a feminine name, historical U.S. birth records show it was occasionally given to males in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, its usage for males in the United States is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
798 babies in the United States have been named Peggy since 1880. It ranks #3878 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (68.6 %)
- NC (17.1 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 246 |
| 1940-1950 | 185 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Peggy developed from Meggy, an older short form of Margaret, following a common medieval English trend of rhyming nicknames.
- Although overwhelmingly feminine, nearly 800 males in the United States have been officially registered with the first name Peggy since 1880.