Peggy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEG-ee / /ˈpɛɡi/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Pearl; Greek: Child of light
Historical & Cultural Background
Peggy is often considered a diminutive of the name Margaret, which has roots in Greek, meaning 'pearl'. The name gained popularity in the 18th century and has been used in various cultures. It has been associated with charm and innocence, often used in literature and folklore.
Trend Summary
Peggy has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Peg
- Meg
International Variants
- Peggy (English)
- Péggy (French)
Famous people named Peggy
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Fictional characters named Peggy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Peggy was first seen in the United States in 1924. Peggy has ranked as high as #813 nationally, which occurred in 1936, and has been most popular in Tennessee, North Carolina, and California. In the past 5 years the name Peggy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Peggy (1941)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 34 |
| 1937 | 28 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |