Peter
Meaning: Rock, stone
Origin: Greek (via Dutch)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #7
Total births: 54,006
History: From ancient Greek roots, this name entered Dutch tradition through early Christian saints and scholars.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #186 |
| Babies named Peter in 2014 | 40 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 54,006 |
| Peak year | 1964 (2,425 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1955–2014 (60 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 11 spots |
Frequently asked about Peter
What does the name Peter mean?
Peter means “Rock, stone” from Greek (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Peter?
Peter has Greek (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rock, stone”.
How popular is Peter in the Netherlands?
Peter ranked #186 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Peter most popular?
Peter peaked in 1964 with 2,425 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Peter a boy or girl name?
Peter is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Peters in registered births are male.
Is the name Peter rising or falling in popularity?
Peter has risen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #197 in 2009 to #186 in 2014.
How long has Peter been recorded in the Netherlands?
Peter appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 60 years — from 1955 through 2014.