Boys name · Massachusetts
Peter in Massachusetts
Peter was the 156th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 46 babies named Peter that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 44,732 babies Peter.
Popularity over time
Peter in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 33 | 38th |
| 1926 | 230 | 32nd |
| 1943 | 743 | 16th |
| 1959 | 1,118 | 14th |
| 1976 | 351 | 27th |
| 1992 | 324 | 36th |
| 2009 | 89 | 85th |
| 2025 | 46 | 156th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 38th in 1910 to 156th in 2025.
The most babies named Peter in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,118, in 1959. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Peter reached its best rank of 2nd in Alaska (1930). See Peter in every state →
How popular is Peter in Massachusetts?
Peter was the 156th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 46 babies named Peter that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 44,732 babies Peter.
How many babies are named Peter in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Peter in Massachusetts. The most babies named Peter in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,118, in 1959.
What is the rank of Peter in Massachusetts?
Peter ranked 156th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1951.
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.