Peachie
A diminutive feminine name inspired by the peach tree or its fruit.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Peachie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Peachie today is around 108 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peachie births was 1917 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peachie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Peachie is about 108 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Peachies were born before 1928.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Peachie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1917
10 babies that year
Average age
108
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,753
Tracked since 1900
Popularity
Peachie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Peachie from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Peachie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Peachie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Peachies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Peachie
The given name Peachie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "peache," which was derived from the Latin word "persica," meaning "peach." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in England and other parts of Europe, where the peach fruit was highly valued for its delicate flavor and vibrant hue.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Peachie can be traced back to a 13th-century manuscript from the Abbey of St. Albans in Hertfordshire, England. This manuscript mentioned a nun named Peachie, who was renowned for her skill in cultivating peach trees within the abbey's orchards.
During the Renaissance period, the name Peachie became associated with a sense of beauty and femininity. In the 16th century, a famous English poet named Peachie Fairchild penned several sonnets celebrating the allure of peach blossoms, further cementing the name's connection with nature's delicate charms.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Peachie was Peachie Weston, a renowned horticulturist from Oxfordshire, England. Weston pioneered new techniques for grafting and hybridizing peach trees, contributing significantly to the advancement of peach cultivation during that era.
Moving into the 18th century, Peachie Wilkinson, born in 1712 in Yorkshire, gained recognition as a skilled painter known for her intricate still-life depictions of peaches and other fruits. Her works were highly sought after by aristocratic patrons and are now displayed in several prominent art galleries across Europe.
Another influential figure with the name Peachie was Peachie Brock, born in 1789 in Lancashire, England. Brock was a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights, campaigning tirelessly for educational opportunities and voting rights for women during the early 19th century.
While the name Peachie has not been as widely used in recent times, it continues to evoke a sense of delicacy, beauty, and a connection to the natural world, particularly the captivating peach fruit. Its historical roots and associations with art, horticulture, and advocacy make it a unique and charming name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Peachie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peachie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Peachie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peachie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peachie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Peachie a common name?
We classify Peachie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peachie most popular?
The single biggest year for Peachie was 1917, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peachie is about 108 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Peachie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Peachie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Peachie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Peachie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Peachie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Peachie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Peachie?
You can see how many people have the name Peachie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.