Holding steady.
Popularity of Peggye since 1926
Babies named Peggye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 112 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Peggye is an unusual spelling of a classic nickname name. First recorded in 1926, it peaked in 1942, during the height of Peggy's popularity. The variant 'Peggye' never entered the national top 1000, and its trajectory has been stable, with very occasional births. Parents who choose this spelling today are keeping a mid-20th century flavor alive. The name shows no strong regional pattern in the United States.
Peggye is a variant spelling of Peggy, which originated as a pet form of Margaret. Margaret itself comes from the Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. The name Margaret entered English via French and Latin, and Peggy was a common diminutive in the 17th century. Peggye continues as a rare, phonetically distinct spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peg, Meg
Sibling names for Peggye
Names that share Peggye's style, for a brother or sister.
