Princess Peach is one of the most iconic characters in the Mario universe—but when it comes to her actual age, things are a bit tricky. Nintendo has never officially locked Peach to a specific number the way they sometimes do with other characters. Still, fans have pieced together clues.
Peach’s First Appearance
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Peach (originally called Princess Toadstool in the West) debuted in Super Mario Bros. (1985) for the NES.
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Since then, she’s been the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom and the recurring damsel (and sometimes hero) across dozens of Mario games.
So, How Old Is Peach?
Nintendo hasn’t given an official age, but based on various sources and interpretations:
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In official guidebooks and Nintendo’s own promotional materials over the years, Peach is generally portrayed as being in her early 20s.
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In Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001), she was described in the character bio as being around 23 years old.
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In the broader Mario series, she’s consistently shown as a young adult—mature enough to be a ruler, but still youthful and lighthearted.
Comparing With Mario and Luigi
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Mario and Luigi are often assumed to be in their mid to late 20s.
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Peach being a bit younger (early 20s) fits the dynamic we’ve seen in games and spinoffs.
Fun Fact
Peach’s age has stayed pretty much “frozen in time.” Whether in the 80s, 90s, or today, she’s always portrayed as a young adult princess. Unlike real-world characters, video game icons rarely age—so Peach will likely be in her early 20s forever.
✅ Answer in short: Princess Peach is usually considered to be around 23 years old, though Nintendo hasn’t made it 100% official.