NAME PROFILE
Peggy
Peggy is a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' The name conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with someone who is nurturing and caring.
Key Stats
| Total births | 293,563 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 21%NY — 21%TX — 20%NC — 19%TN — 19%
Notable People
Peggy Lee (Singer, 'Fever') · Peggy Carter (Fictional character, *Marvel Comics*) · Peggy Fleming (Figure skater, Olympic champion) · Peggy Guggenheim (Art collector and patron) · Peggy Noonan (Political commentator and speechwriter)
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