Boys name · California
Peter in California
Peter was the 256th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 146 babies named Peter that year. Since 1910, California families have named 50,522 babies Peter.
Popularity over time
Peter in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 63rd |
| 1926 | 194 | 39th |
| 1943 | 427 | 37th |
| 1959 | 971 | 40th |
| 1976 | 546 | 62nd |
| 1992 | 639 | 103rd |
| 2009 | 248 | 209th |
| 2025 | 146 | 256th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 63rd in 1910 to 256th in 2025.
The most babies named Peter in California in a single year was 971, in 1959. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1915.
Across the country, Peter reached its best rank of 2nd in Alaska (1930). See Peter in every state →
How popular is Peter in California?
Peter was the 256th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 146 babies named Peter that year. Since 1910, California families have named 50,522 babies Peter.
How many babies are named Peter in California?
In 2025, 146 babies were named Peter in California. The most babies named Peter in California in a single year was 971, in 1959.
What is the rank of Peter in California?
Peter ranked 256th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1915.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.