Peter
Male name · ★ Classic
262,106
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
#210
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Peter
Peter is of Greek origin meaning 'rock,' the name Jesus gave to his lead apostle. It was a top-50 name in the US through the 1960s. Notable Peters include Peter Pan, Peter the Great, and Peter Parker.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 9,870 births |
| 1890s | 9,187 births |
| 1900s | 9,677 births |
| 1910s | 16,548 births |
| 1920s | 16,424 births |
| 1930s | 16,298 births |
| 1940s | 28,951 births |
| 1950s | 41,672 births |
| 1960s | 36,720 births |
| 1970s | 24,818 births |
| 1980s | 22,065 births |
| 1990s | 16,442 births |
| 2000s | 9,538 births |
| 2010s | 2,846 births |
| 2020s | 1,050 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peter?
Peter has been given to 262,106 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 4,582 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #210.
Is Peter a boy or girl name?
Peter is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Peter most popular?
Peter was most popular in 1957, when 4,582 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Peter?
Peter first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).