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Peggy
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Pronounced PEG-ee /ˈpɛɡ.i/High
Meaning: A pet form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl' (via Meg/Peg)Low
In 30 seconds: A pearl: Peggy is a pet form of Margaret. Sweet, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA pet form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl' (via Meg/Peg)
U.S. rank (2024)#8281 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 292,751
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Peggy is a pet form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl' (via Meg/Peg). A sweet, classic name (said 'PEG-ee').
In the U.S. it peaked mid-century and is now retro-charming. A-pearl at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Margaret comes from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl' — Peggy is a sweet pet form (via Meg/Peg), classic and warm (said 'PEG-ee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Margaret — pet form
Variations
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Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Peggy mean?
Peggy is a pet form of Margaret — Greek 'a pearl'.
How do you pronounce Peggy?
It's said PEG-ee /ˈpɛɡ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Peggy a boy or girl name?
Peggy is a girl's name.
How popular is Peggy?
Peggy is a rare name today, retro-charming.