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Peter

male

Meaning

"Rock, Stone"

Derived from Greek Petros, prominent in Christian tradition as an apostolic name signifying firmness or stability.

BiblicalNatureNaturalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Peter

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#192Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#192

Peter was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+18

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Peter Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Peter.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Peter

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Famous Peters

  • S
    Saint Peter (Bible)
    Chief apostle of Jesus and first Bishop of Rome
  • P
    Peter Jackson
    New Zealand filmmaker who directed The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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