Peter is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #19331 in 2006 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 10 births ranking #8849. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.6%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 380,214 girls born was named Peter. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.