Boys name · Illinois
Peter in Illinois
Peter was the 153rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 78 babies named Peter that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 34,056 babies Peter.
Popularity over time
Peter in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 58 | 36th |
| 1926 | 194 | 58th |
| 1943 | 349 | 38th |
| 1959 | 664 | 39th |
| 1976 | 356 | 47th |
| 1992 | 256 | 65th |
| 2009 | 110 | 142nd |
| 2025 | 78 | 153rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 36th in 1910 to 153rd in 2025.
The most babies named Peter in Illinois in a single year was 664, in 1959. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1963.
Across the country, Peter reached its best rank of 2nd in Alaska (1930). See Peter in every state →
How popular is Peter in Illinois?
Peter was the 153rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 78 babies named Peter that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 34,056 babies Peter.
How many babies are named Peter in Illinois?
In 2025, 78 babies were named Peter in Illinois. The most babies named Peter in Illinois in a single year was 664, in 1959.
What is the rank of Peter in Illinois?
Peter ranked 153rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1963.
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.