Peter
girl namePeter entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #1036 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#1036
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1036 |
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1900s | #1727 |
| 1910s | #2340 |
| 1920s | #1974 |
| 1930s | #2094 |
| 1940s | #2139 |
| 1950s | #2752 |
| 1960s | #2441 |
| 1970s | #2463 |
| 1980s | #2787 |
| 1990s | #7064 |
| 2000s | #14396 |
| 2020s | #13592 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Peter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Peter alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Peter in 2025?
- Peter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Peter most popular?
- Peter peaked in 1887, reaching #1036 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Peter with classmates?
- Peter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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