How Many People Are Named Peter?
589,576
people in the United States are named Peter
1 in 568 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#104
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1760%
Of US population
Peak Year
1957
11,629 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Hungarian
Pronunciation:
PE-ter
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Hungarian form of PETER.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 62.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
117,199
California
50,463
Massachusetts
44,699
New Jersey
37,443
Pennsylvania
37,140
Illinois
33,988
Michigan
22,081
Connecticut
21,116
Wisconsin
19,169
Ohio
17,602
💡 Fun Facts About "Peter"
- 1,889 babies were named Peter in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1957
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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