How Many People Are Named Peggie?

Complete statistics for the name Peggie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Peggie
Very Rare
7,355
Estimated People
1 in 44,867
1 in X Americans
1948
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,355 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 83

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 357
Arkansas 115
Arizona 5
California 202
Florida 95
Georgia 456
Illinois 95
Indiana 26
Kentucky 104
Louisiana 87
Maryland 5
Michigan 64
Minnesota 5
Missouri 44
Mississippi 406
North Carolina 826
New Jersey 5
New York 52
Ohio 159
Oklahoma 64
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 81
South Carolina 310
Tennessee 445
Texas 531
Virginia 149
Washington 10
Wisconsin 10
West Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Peggie

How Many People Have the Name Peggie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,355 people in the United States currently share the name Peggie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,867 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Peggie a Common or Rare Name?

Peggie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Peggie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Peggie are covered in full on the Peggie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Peggie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Peggie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Peggie is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Peggie Most Popular?

The name Peggie reached peak popularity in 1948, with 258 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Peggie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Peggie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Peggie?

Approximately 7,355 people in the United States share the name Peggie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Peggie a rare name?

Peggie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,867 Americans has this name.

What does the name Peggie mean?

The meaning and origin of Peggie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Peggie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Peggie are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Peggie most popular?

The name Peggie reached its peak in 1948, with 258 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,355
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 44,867
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1948
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.