Boys name · New Jersey
Peter in New Jersey
As of 2025, Peter was the #180 most common boys name in New Jersey, drawn from 57 births that year. Its total reaches 37,499 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Peter in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 31 | #29 |
| 1926 | 301 | #24 |
| 1943 | 487 | #19 |
| 1959 | 745 | #20 |
| 1976 | 340 | #30 |
| 1992 | 253 | #44 |
| 2009 | 84 | #114 |
| 2025 | 57 | #180 |
Rank swung between #17 (1940) and #202 (2019) in New Jersey, from #29 in 1910 to #180 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New Jersey was 1956, with 813 Peter births. Its highest rank among boys names in New Jersey was #17, in 1940.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in Alaska in 1930. See Peter in every state →
How popular is Peter in New Jersey?
As of 2025, Peter was the #180 most common boys name in New Jersey, drawn from 57 births that year. Its total reaches 37,499 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Peter in New Jersey?
New Jersey recorded 57 births of babies named Peter in 2025.
What is the rank of Peter in New Jersey?
Peter's 2025 rank among boys names in New Jersey was #180.
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.