How Many People Are Named Peer?
Complete statistics for the name Peer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Peer is a very rare male name, with only 19 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 17,037,569 Americans. The majority of those named Peer are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 24 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Peer Through the Generations
Peer has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1961 with seven births. Today, there are nineteen individuals carrying this unique moniker, with an average age of sixty-two years. The age distribution reveals a significant portion of Peers are over sixty, indicating a strong connection to the older generation. This trend suggests that while Peer remains stable, it's more commonly associated with an older demographic rather than being adopted by younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Peer's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Peer
How Many People Have the Name Peer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,555 people in the United States currently share the name Peer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,235 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Peer a Common or Rare Name?
Peer is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Peer Mean?
Peer means "creative variant of Peer" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Peer in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Peer Most Popular?
The name Peer reached peak popularity in 1961, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Peer?
Approximately 3,555 people named Peer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,555. That works out to roughly 1 in 93,235 Americans.
Is Peer a rare name?
Peer is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,235 Americans has this name.
What does the name Peer mean?
Peer means "creative variant of Peer" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Peer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Peer are male and 0% are female.
When was Peer most popular?
Peer peaked in 1961 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.