Peggy
Pronunciation: [ p-EHG-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peggy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 311 babies have been named Peggy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peggy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,436 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,436
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Peggy is also used as a girl name, ranked #8651.
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About the Name Peggy
Peggy is a boy name .
Is Peggy a boy or girl name? Peggy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,436 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,651. Peggy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Peggy is currently ranked #42,436 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Peggy include Peg, Pey, Peie, and Pegkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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