Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Peter
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1957
Peak births
11,603
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Peter
How many people are named Peter?
An estimated 370,729 living Americans are named Peter.
How rare is Peter?
Peter is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,954 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 83.2% from its 1957 peak.
How old is the typical Peter?
The median age of a living American named Peter is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 66 years old.
Is Peter still popular?
Yes. Peter is holding steady, with 1,954 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Peter most common?
Peter has its strongest geographic signal in Alaska, where it appears 9.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19572025
Peak year
1957
Decline from peak
83.2%
2025
1,954
All-time
589,588