Peter
Peter is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' It has deep biblical roots as the name given by Jesus to the apostle Simon, signifying strength and steadfastness.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,000. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,838
- 2012: 1,869
- 2013: 1,854
- 2014: 1,923
- 2015: 1,939
- 2016: 1,927
- 2017: 1,793
- 2018: 1,826
- 2019: 1,821
- 2020: 1,762
- 2021: 1,785
- 2022: 1,773
- 2023: 1,750
- 2024: 1,899
- 2025: 1,954
- 2026 (projected): 2,000
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and religious significance across many cultures
- •Extremely versatile across professional and casual settings
- •Popular internationally with recognizable variations (Pierre, Pedro, Pietro)
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Peter Jackson
Film director (Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Peter Dinklage
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Peter Paul Rubens
Baroque painter
Peter Gabriel
Musician and singer-songwriter
Statistics
589,588
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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