MallowbyNames

Peaches

PEE-chiz · From the English word for the fruit, used as a term of endearment.

Peak popularity
1982
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Peaches since 1910

Babies named Peaches per year in U.S. Social Security records.

122335192019602000Most births 1982Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s5
1920s18
1930s11
1940s5
1950s26
1960s47
1970s174
1980s230
1990s153
2000s54
2010s18
2020s13

Meaning & origin

Peaches is an English fruit name that has seen rare but consistent use as a given name since the early 20th century. First recorded in 1910, it reached its peak year in 1982, when it was used most frequently. The name has remained stable in usage over decades, never entering the top 1000 in the United States. The one-in-N rate for the name is not available due to its rarity. While no specific states show high usage, Peaches is a distinctive choice that evokes sweetness and warmth.

Peaches originated as a nickname and affectionate term in English, derived from the fruit. Its use as a given name gained modest attention in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it occasionally appears on birth records. The name saw its most notable use during the 1980s, with a peak in 1982.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Peach, Peachie

Variants: Peach

Sibling names for Peaches

Names that share Peaches's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Daisy, Lily, Rose, Ivy, Ruby

Brothers: Jasper, Leo, Oliver, Finn, Theo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Peaches mean?
Peaches is derived from the English word for the fruit; it is also used as a term of endearment.
How popular is the name Peaches today?
Peaches has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and is considered a rare name. Its peak year was 1982, but it remains uncommon.
Is Peaches a boy or girl name?
Peaches is almost exclusively used for girls.