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Summary

The name Peter originates from the Greek word 'petros,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' It evolved through several languages, including Latin and Old French, and is strongly associated with its biblical roots as the name of one of Jesus' apostles. Traits commonly associated with the name include strength and steadfastness. It has been popular since the early church period and remains widely used today, often seen as a classic choice.

The name Peter is most popular in Connecticut, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Peter has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Peter' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 54th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 49th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 39th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 48th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 66th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 154th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 215th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2301st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1980th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2523rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3793rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21209th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Peter' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.