Name meaning & stats
Peter
Peter means “stone, rock” (Ancient Greek origin). 483,165 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Peters are 1.7× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“stone, rock”
Ancient GreekWell documented
From Greek petros.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
483,165 US babies were named Peter between 1940 and 2025.
Where Peters end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 373 people |
| Professor | 1.7× | High · 350 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | High · 292 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | High · 274 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Peters show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Peter has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
Peter is the main spelling
- Peter 100%
- Petar <1%
- Petr <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)