Peter

Rank 214th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Peter was 214th most popular baby name for boys and 386th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,764 babies were named Peter in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,905 babies in the United States were named Peter. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Peter is around 52 to 57 years old.

The name "Peter" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Peter include Pete and Petey.

Peter Meaning & Origin

The name Peter is of Greek origin and means "rock" or "stone", symbolizing stability, faithfulness and strength.

The name Peter is described as adventurous, resourceful and dependable.

Pronunciation

Peter is pronounced pee-tehr in English. The name Peter has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Peter

  • The name Peter is shared by a famous character in literature - Peter Pan, who is known for never growing up in Neverland.

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Geography

Where is the name Peter most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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