Peggye
girl namePeggye entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #1860 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#1860
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3405 |
| 1930s | #2630 |
| 1940s | #2850 |
| 1950s | #4855 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Peggye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Peggye alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Peggye in 2025?
- Peggye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Peggye most popular?
- Peggye peaked in 1942, reaching #1860 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Peggye with classmates?
- Peggye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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