Peter is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #250 in 2023 with 188 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,128 births ranking #59. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,472 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.