Peg

Girl name

Peg has been given to 841 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

841

Peak year

1957 (43 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Peg — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Meggirl

5,321 babies since 1941

Perboy

369 babies since 1923

Pengboy

227 babies since 1981

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Donnitagirl

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Sherregirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Peg?

Peg has been given to 841 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Peg peak?

Peg peaked in 1957, when 43 babies were given the name.

Is Peg a girl or boy name?

Peg is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Peg are girls).

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