Peggy
Girl name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Peggy: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2019.
Originating as a pet form of Margaret, Peggy ultimately derives from the Greek *margarites*, meaning “pearl.” The transformation from Meg to Peg is a classic example of medieval rhyming slang, popular in Scotland and England. One of the most famous bearers was Peggy Lee, the iconic American jazz singer and songwriter. The name also evokes art collector
Girl 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20195 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6384 babies
- Total births
- 29since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 14%vs prior 5y