Pieter
Pieter is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Rock or stone.
Origin and history
Pieter is the Dutch form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek word for stone or rock. It is a classic traditional name in the Netherlands and surrounding Low German regions. In the United States, Pieter remains a relatively rare alternative to Peter.
Popularity in the United States
1,011 babies in the United States have been named Pieter since 1880. It ranks #3672 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (70.9 %)
- NY (29.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 56 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Pieter
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder: Painter, Artist
- Pieter Zeeman: Physicist, Nobel Laureate
- Pieter van den Hoogenband: Swimmer, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name is famous historically through prominent Dutch Golden Age painters such as Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Pieter de Hooch.
- Pieter directly corresponds to the Latin Petrus and Greek Petros, meaning rock.