What is the origin of the name Peggy?

Peggy is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Peggy?

In 2023, 13 babies were named Peggy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Peggy is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 13 ↘

All-Time Total: 291,169

Peak Year: 1958

Peggy is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning "pearl."

Girl names closely related to Peggy

Sherry Betty Jodie Tiffany Marsha Ashely Samatha August

Boy names closely related to Peggy

Ean Elisha Jerry Roger Winston Derick Johnathan Garry

Names with similar meaning to Peggy

Greta Gretchen Madge Maegan Maggie Margaret Margarita Margarito

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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