Holding steady.
Popularity of Pegge since 1919
Babies named Pegge per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pegge's real moment was 1930.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pegge is a vintage diminutive of Margaret, a name that has been consistently used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The name reached its peak popularity in 1930, as recorded in the Social Security Administration data. Despite its decline in use, Pegge remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical charm. Its trajectory has remained stable in recent years, though it has not appeared in the top rankings since the mid-20th century.
Pegge is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margaritēs" meaning pearl. The name Margaret was introduced to England by the Normans and became very popular in the Middle Ages, giving rise to many pet forms including Meg, Maggie, and Peg. Pegge emerged as a variant spelling of Peg, a nickname historically associated with the name Margaret.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peg, Peggy
Sibling names for Pegge
Names that share Pegge's style, for a brother or sister.
