How Many People Are Named Peggie?

Complete statistics for the name Peggie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Peggie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Peggie is a very rare female name, with only 3,796 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 86,928 Americans. The majority of those named Peggie are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~3,796
Living in US
1 in 86,928
Americans
1948
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Peggy
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient Traditional
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,796
Worldwide Bearers
#53,011
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
54
🇮🇪 Ireland
51
🇲🇾 Malaysia
39
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
32
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
30
🇸🇪 Sweden
19
🇳🇬 Nigeria
17
🇺🇬 Uganda
16
🇰🇪 Kenya
15
🇸🇬 Singapore
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,796 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
6
Would be under 30 (0%)
385
Would be 30–60 (5%)
6,964
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 7,355 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1948

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Peggie Through the Generations

Peggie reached its peak popularity in 1948 with 258 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence. Today, there are 3,796 people named Peggie living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that Peggie is predominantly associated with older generations, though it still holds a place among the 30-60 age group with 385 individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 826
Texas 531
Georgia 456
Tennessee 445
Mississippi 406
Alabama 357
South Carolina 310
California 202
Ohio 159
Virginia 149

✨ Similar Names to Peggie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Peggie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Peggie

How Many People Have the Name Peggie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,796 people in the United States currently share the name Peggie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 86,928 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Peggie a Common or Rare Name?

Peggie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Peggie Mean?

Peggie means "creative variant of Peggy" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Peggie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Peggie Most Popular?

The name Peggie reached peak popularity in 1948, with 258 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Peggie?

Approximately 3,796 people named Peggie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,355. That works out to roughly 1 in 86,928 Americans.

Is Peggie a rare name?

Peggie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 86,928 Americans has this name.

What does the name Peggie mean?

Peggie means "creative variant of Peggy" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Peggie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Peggie are male and 100% are female.

When was Peggie most popular?

Peggie peaked in 1948 with 258 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,796
All-Time Births7,355
1 in X1 in 86,928
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1948
World Rank#53,011
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.