Name Legacy

Peter

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Peter was most popular in 1957, when 11,628 American babies were given the name — ranking #70 that year. In 2025 it ranked #352, with 1,954 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 591,531 people named Peter.

Most popular in1957
Rank that year#70
Births that year11,628
Total since 1880591,531

Peter over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Peter’s peak in 1957. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "rock"

Names that peaked alongside Peter

Explore further

See Peter on the interactive charts

Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org