Peg
girl namePeg entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1559 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1559
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3740 |
| 1920s | #4149 |
| 1930s | #2293 |
| 1940s | #1833 |
| 1950s | #1955 |
| 1960s | #4022 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Peg are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Peg alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Peg in 2025?
- Peg is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Peg most popular?
- Peg peaked in 1946, reaching #1559 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Peg with classmates?
- Peg will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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