Peg
Pronunciation: [ p-EHG ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peg first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 440 babies have been named Peg in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peg is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,800 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,800
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Peg
Peg is a girl name .
Peg is currently ranked #69,800 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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