What is the origin of the name Peter?

Peter is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Peter?

In 2023, 1,889 babies were named Peter in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Peter is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,889 →

All-Time Total: 574,573

Peak Year: 1957

Peter is derived from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "stone" or "rock." It has biblical origins and is a common name in many cultures.

Boy names closely related to Peter

Jack Miles Russell George Theodore Wesley Owen Finn

Girl names closely related to Peter

Claire Rose Sloane Isabelle Lila Grace Margot Lucy

Names with similar meaning to Peter

Pedro Pete Petra Pierce Pierre

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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