Holding steady.
Popularity of Pegi since 1939
Babies named Pegi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pegi is a seldom-heard variant spelling of Peggy, the classic nickname for Margaret. In the United States, its use has been extremely modest. According to Social Security Administration data, Pegi first appeared in 1939 and reached its highest recorded usage in 1958. Since then, its occurrence has been so infrequent that it does not rank among the top 1000 names in any given year. The name has maintained a stable trajectory with very few new registrations, making it a highly distinctive choice. Its rarity means that those named Pegi are likely to be the only one in their social circle.
Pegi is a variant spelling of Peggy, which itself is a diminutive (pet form) of Margaret. Margaret derives from the Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearl', and was a popular name among early Christians, borne by several saints, most notably Saint Margaret of Antioch. The form Peggy emerged in the Middle Ages as a rhyming nickname, and alternative spellings like Pegi became occasional in the 20th century, influenced by trends for streamlined spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peg
Variants: Peggy
Sibling names for Pegi
Names that share Pegi's style, for a brother or sister.
