Peter is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #135 in 2008 with 423 recorded births. This places Peter in the top 2% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,128 births ranking #59. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.5%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 802 boys born was named Peter. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Peter is one of the great enduring classics, meaning rock or stone. It feels plain in the best way: solid, recognisable, and deeply rooted.
The name became central to Christian naming through Saint Peter and has remained widely used for centuries across Europe and beyond. Its durability comes from both familiarity and strength.