How Popular (or Rare) was Peggy in 1996?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#1,755
1996 Rank
9
1996 Births
#367
Best Rank (2021)
125
Peak Year (2021)
1,342
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 32,889
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Top 35%
Among UK girls' names in 1996
Rare ยท 1 in 32,889 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Peggy Story

Peggy is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1755 in 1996 with 9 recorded births. This places Peggy in the top 35% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 125 births ranking #367. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 32,889 girls born was named Peggy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English diminutive usage  |  Meaning: pearl

Peggy is a lively vintage nickname from the Margaret family and shares the meaning 'pearl'. It feels friendly, nostalgic, and full of personality.

Though it may sound surprising today, Peggy was once one of the most familiar everyday forms of Margaret. Its charm now lies in its strong old-fashioned character and cheerful sound.

Did you know?Peggy is one of the least obvious but most established historical nicknames for Margaret.
Similar namesMaggie, Meg, Polly, Molly, Maisie

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