Peter is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #187 in 2025 with 1,954 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,082 births ranking #95. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 52.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 874 boys born was named Peter. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.