Girl · #8,292 in 2026

Peggysue

Name: Popularity of the name Peggysue in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Peggysue, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,292

Peak Rank

#4,982 (1967)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1972

Last Year

1967

Peak Year

#4982

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Peggysue

Peggysue first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 8 Peggysues were born — ranking #4,982 that year. As of 2026, Peggysue ranks #8,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 54 Peggysues have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

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Names that sound like Peggysue

Phonetically similar names — useful when Peggysue is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Pegasi
Pegaso
Pagasa
Picasso
Piggies
Picaso
Picasa
Pagus
Pgc
Pegasus
Peggy
Peggie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peggysue

What does the name Peggysue mean?

Peggysue is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Peggysue in 2026?

In 2026, Peggysue ranks #8,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Peggysue most popular?

Peggysue reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #4,982 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Peggysue a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Peggysue is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Peggysue?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Peggysue include Arethia, Konda, Volanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Peggysue

Peggysue is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 54 births in the dataset. Peggysue's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #4,982. Use the chart and map above to compare Peggysue's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.