Peter
Peaked at #31 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Peter has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Peter — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1130
in 1887
Last ranked
#14879
in 2022
Years tracked
95
1887–2022
Trend
Rising
Peter was already at its most popular for girls in 1887 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1130), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Peter hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #14879.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #14,879 | 6 |
| 2006 | #19,331 | 5 |
| 2005 | #15,954 | 6 |
| 2004 | #13,833 | 7 |
| 2000 | #14,550 | 6 |
| 1997 | #8,849 | 10 |
| 1996 | #11,472 | 7 |
| 1995 | #6,176 | 15 |
Peter — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#31
in 1880
Current rank
#192
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Peter was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #31), with 496 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #204 (2014) to #192 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Peter ranks #192 nationally for boys, with 1,889 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #192 | 1,889 |
| 2023 | #210 | 1,749 |
| 2022 | #213 | 1,773 |
| 2021 | #215 | 1,785 |
| 2020 | #215 | 1,762 |
| 2019 | #212 | 1,819 |
| 2018 | #211 | 1,826 |
| 2017 | #214 | 1,792 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Peter most popular?
Peter was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #31 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Peter becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Peter?
At least 589,576 babies have been recorded with the name Peter in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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