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

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 62.0 years old

Young (<30) 76,959
13.1%
Adult (30–60) 191,433
32.5%
Senior (>60) 321,184
54.5%

📈 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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