Peter Beaty

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Beaty — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Beaty is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Peter is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church. The surname Beaty: Albert Lee Beaty (1869–1936), American politician Andrea Beaty, American children's author Aubrey Beaty (1916–2009), British Army soldier Daniel Beaty (born 1975), American actor, singer, writer, composer, and poet Forrest Beaty (born 1944), American track and field athlete Gary Beaty (born 1943), American disc jockey and television announcer Howard Beaty, American politician Madisen Beaty (born 1995), American teen actress Malcolm Beaty (born 1939), English cricketer Martin Beaty (1784–1856), United States Representative from Kentucky Matt Beaty (born 1993), American baseball player Powhatan . Peter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 572K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Peter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Peter

Meaning: rock

Greek

From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church.

Surname: Beaty

English

Albert Lee Beaty (1869–1936), American politician Andrea Beaty, American children's author Aubrey Beaty (1916–2009), British Army soldier Daniel Beaty (born 1975), American actor, singer, writer, composer, and poet Forrest Beaty (born 1944), American track and field athlete Gary Beaty (born 1943), American disc jockey and television announcer Howard Beaty, American politician Madisen Beaty (born 1995), American teen actress Malcolm Beaty (born 1939), English cricketer Martin Beaty (1784–1856), United States Representative from Kentucky Matt Beaty (born 1993), American baseball player Powhatan .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Peter is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Peter by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Peter has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Pete
  • Pietro
  • Pedro
  • Pieter
  • Piotr
  • Petros

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Peter Beaty:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Peter?
The first name Peter originates from Greek. From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church.
When was Peter most popular?
The name Peter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Beaty?
The surname Beaty originates from English. Albert Lee Beaty (1869–1936), American politician Andrea Beaty, American children's author Aubrey Beaty (1916–2009), British Army soldier Daniel Beaty (born 1975), American actor, singer, writer, composer, and poet Forrest Beaty (born 1944), American track and field athlete Gary Beaty (born 1943), American disc jockey and television announcer Howard Beaty, American politician Madisen Beaty (born 1995), American teen actress Malcolm Beaty (born 1939), English cricketer Martin Beaty (1784–1856), United States Representative from Kentucky Matt Beaty (born 1993), American baseball player Powhatan .
What are the origins of the name Peter Beaty?
The name Peter Beaty combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Beaty originates from English.
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