gender neutral
Peter
rock, stone
About Peter
Peter stands as perhaps the most reliably solid name available. Consider its impressive track record: generations of Peters have included leaders, artists, scientists, and everyday heroes. The name requires no explanation, no spelling corrections, no pronunciation guides—it simply works. Peter's simplicity is its strength, offering clarity and directness that reflects admirable character traits. It crosses all cultural and linguistic boundaries effortlessly while maintaining its essential identity. The name provides a stable foundation without limiting your child's personality or future paths. Peter works in any context—professional, casual, formal, friendly. It pairs beautifully with virtually any middle or last name. While some might call it traditional, Peter has proven itself timeless rather than dated. Its enduring popularity demonstrates that sometimes the classic choice exists because it genuinely works better than alternatives.
Popularity of the Name Peter
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #31 | ||||
| 1881 | #37 | ||||
| 1882 | #36 | ||||
| 1883 | #36 | ||||
| 1884 | #34 | ||||
| 1885 | #33 | ||||
| 1886 | #42 | ||||
| 1887 | #43 | ||||
| 1888 | #41 | ||||
| 1889 | #45 | ||||
| 1890 | #45 | ||||
| 1891 | #45 | ||||
| 1892 | #45 | ||||
| 1893 | #54 | ||||
| 1894 | #55 | ||||
| 1895 | #53 | ||||
| 1896 | #52 | ||||
| 1897 | #51 | ||||
| 1898 | #54 | ||||
| 1899 | #53 | ||||
| 1900 | #58 | #54 | |||
| 1901 | #57 | #58 | |||
| 1902 | #51 | #62 | |||
| 1903 | #58 | #56 | |||
| 1904 | #62 | #67 | |||
| 1905 | #62 | #90 | |||
| 1906 | #59 | #62 | |||
| 1907 | #61 | #81 | |||
| 1908 | #53 | #63 | |||
| 1909 | #56 | #73 | |||
| 1910 | #56 | #79 | |||
| 1911 | #50 | #63 | |||
| 1912 | #48 | #61 | |||
| 1913 | #51 | #56 | |||
| 1914 | #48 | #53 | |||
| 1915 | #49 | #56 | |||
| 1916 | #50 | #57 | |||
| 1917 | #50 | #60 | |||
| 1918 | #53 | #50 | |||
| 1919 | #57 | #52 | |||
| 1920 | #57 | #45 | |||
| 1921 | #57 | #40 | |||
| 1922 | #57 | #28 | |||
| 1923 | #58 | #25 | |||
| 1924 | #59 | #16 | |||
| 1925 | #60 | #17 | |||
| 1926 | #58 | #14 | |||
| 1927 | #59 | #11 | |||
| 1928 | #56 | #6 | |||
| 1929 | #55 | #7 | |||
| 1930 | #56 | #6 | |||
| 1931 | #61 | #6 | |||
| 1932 | #62 | #7 | |||
| 1933 | #60 | #6 | |||
| 1934 | #61 | #7 | |||
| 1935 | #59 | #3 | |||
| 1936 | #56 | #4 | |||
| 1937 | #52 | #6 | |||
| 1938 | #48 | #5 | |||
| 1939 | #46 | #2 | |||
| 1940 | #43 | #3 | |||
| 1941 | #44 | #2 | |||
| 1942 | #39 | #2 | |||
| 1943 | #39 | #3 | |||
| 1944 | #40 | #3 | |||
| 1945 | #38 | #3 | |||
| 1946 | #38 | #3 | |||
| 1947 | #36 | #3 | |||
| 1948 | #37 | #3 | |||
| 1949 | #38 | #3 | |||
| 1950 | #37 | #3 | |||
| 1951 | #38 | #3 | |||
| 1952 | #36 | #2 | |||
| 1953 | #38 | #3 | |||
| 1954 | #37 | #3 | |||
| 1955 | #35 | #2 | |||
| 1956 | #37 | #1 | |||
| 1957 | #37 | #1 | |||
| 1958 | #41 | #1 | |||
| 1959 | #40 | #1 | |||
| 1960 | #42 | #2 | |||
| 1961 | #42 | #2 | |||
| 1962 | #43 | #3 | |||
| 1963 | #40 | #4 | |||
| 1964 | #39 | #4 | #13 | ||
| 1965 | #39 | #4 | #14 | ||
| 1966 | #39 | #6 | #13 | ||
| 1967 | #39 | #8 | #14 | ||
| 1968 | #39 | #7 | #15 | ||
| 1969 | #43 | #11 | #16 | ||
| 1970 | #44 | #12 | #20 | ||
| 1971 | #47 | #14 | #17 | ||
| 1972 | #48 | #16 | #20 | ||
| 1973 | #52 | #20 | #18 | ||
| 1974 | #50 | #21 | #20 | ||
| 1975 | #54 | #22 | #20 | ||
| 1976 | #54 | #25 | #23 | ||
| 1977 | #55 | #26 | #19 | ||
| 1978 | #54 | #20 | #19 | ||
| 1979 | #53 | #23 | #17 | ||
| 1980 | #55 | #31 | #17 | ||
| 1981 | #55 | #20 | #19 | ||
| 1982 | #57 | #31 | #19 | ||
| 1983 | #59 | #35 | #22 | ||
| 1984 | #60 | #33 | #22 | ||
| 1985 | #60 | #36 | #24 | ||
| 1986 | #60 | #30 | #28 | ||
| 1987 | #64 | #29 | #32 | ||
| 1988 | #64 | #30 | #30 | ||
| 1989 | #66 | #36 | #32 | ||
| 1990 | #74 | #40 | #34 | ||
| 1991 | #77 | #41 | #38 | #74 | |
| 1992 | #81 | #51 | #33 | #74 | |
| 1993 | #82 | #48 | #38 | #76 | |
| 1994 | #87 | #39 | #36 | #70 | |
| 1995 | #89 | #53 | #37 | #72 | |
| 1996 | #95 | #60 | #41 | #78 | |
| 1997 | #102 | #62 | #69 | #41 | #81 |
| 1998 | #111 | #65 | #86 | #43 | #83 |
| 1999 | #105 | #68 | #72 | #48 | #90 |
| 2000 | #125 | #73 | #78 | #53 | #93 |
| 2001 | #133 | #86 | #83 | #48 | #102 |
| 2002 | #134 | #91 | #116 | #51 | #102 |
| 2003 | #146 | #95 | #90 | #50 | #103 |
| 2004 | #143 | #102 | #95 | #66 | #100 |
| 2005 | #161 | #115 | #112 | #64 | #111 |
| 2006 | #167 | #109 | #101 | #63 | #111 |
| 2007 | #177 | #114 | #93 | #66 | #122 |
| 2008 | #181 | #118 | #112 | #70 | #143 |
| 2009 | #190 | #130 | #118 | #67 | #146 |
| 2010 | #193 | #137 | #145 | #84 | #150 |
| 2011 | #197 | #145 | #144 | #87 | #155 |
| 2012 | #204 | #170 | #137 | #90 | #163 |
| 2013 | #206 | #166 | #101 | #101 | #157 |
| 2014 | #204 | #148 | #122 | #78 | #157 |
| 2015 | #205 | #169 | #111 | #75 | #167 |
| 2016 | #207 | #180 | #129 | #102 | #183 |
| 2017 | #214 | #174 | #148 | #89 | #201 |
| 2018 | #211 | #185 | #158 | #88 | #178 |
| 2019 | #212 | #192 | #172 | #109 | #198 |
| 2020 | #215 | #222 | #119 | #131 | #190 |
| 2021 | #215 | #231 | #219 | #128 | #211 |
| 2022 | #213 | #250 | #203 | #113 | #217 |
| 2023 | #210 | #237 | #132 | #128 | #196 |
| 2024 | #192 | #272 | #200 | #131 | #219 |
| 2025 | #187 | #279 | #209 | #149 | #220 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Peter
Names Similar to Peter
Nicknames for Peter
- Pete
- Petey
- Pet
- Perry
- PJ
Famous People Named Peter
| Peter Jackson | film director |
| Peter Dinklage | actor |
| Peter Gabriel | musician |
| Peter O'Toole | actor |
| Peter Sellers | actor |
| Peter Crouch | former footballer |
| Peter Andre | singer |
| Peter Sagan | professional cyclist |
| Peter Frampton | musician |
| Peter Ustinov | actor |
| Peter Mayhew | actor, played Chewbacca in Star Wars |
| Peter Cetera | musician |
| Peter Falk | actor, played Columbo |
| Peter Capaldi | actor |
| Peter Tosh | reggae musician |
| Peter Parker | cricketer |
| Peter Stormare | actor |
| Peter Mansbridge | journalist |
Characters Named Peter
| Peter Hale | Teen Wolf |
| Peter Griffin | Family Guy |
| Peter Pettigrew | Harry Potter series |
| Peter Bishop | The Bishop's Wife |
| Peter Pevensie | The Chronicles of Narnia |
| Peter Rabbit | Peter Rabbit |
| Peter Parker | Spider-Man - Homecoming |
| Peter McCallister | Home Alone |
| Peter B. Parker | Spider-Man - Into the Spider-Verse |
| Peter Venkman | Ghostbusters II |
| Peter Pan | Hook |
| Peter Quill | Avengers - Endgame |