Peter Cromer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Cromer — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Cromer 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 Cromer: D. T. Cromer, (born 1971), American former baseball player David Cromer, American stage actor and theatre director Don T. Cromer, American radiation physicist, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award laureate George Cromer (died 1543), Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland George W. Cromer (1856–1936), U.S. Representative from Indiana Giulio Cromer (died 1632), an Italian painter Greg Cromer (born 1958), American politician Ronnie W. Cromer (born 1947), Republican member of the South Carolina Senate Tripp Cromer (born 1967), former American Major League baseball player Walter Cromer (fl. 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: Cromer

Italian

D. T. Cromer, (born 1971), American former baseball player David Cromer, American stage actor and theatre director Don T. Cromer, American radiation physicist, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award laureate George Cromer (died 1543), Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland George W. Cromer (1856–1936), U.S. Representative from Indiana Giulio Cromer (died 1632), an Italian painter Greg Cromer (born 1958), American politician Ronnie W. Cromer (born 1947), Republican member of the South Carolina Senate Tripp Cromer (born 1967), former American Major League baseball player Walter Cromer (fl.

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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 Cromer:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Cromer?
The surname Cromer originates from Italian. D. T. Cromer, (born 1971), American former baseball player David Cromer, American stage actor and theatre director Don T. Cromer, American radiation physicist, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award laureate George Cromer (died 1543), Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland George W. Cromer (1856–1936), U.S. Representative from Indiana Giulio Cromer (died 1632), an Italian painter Greg Cromer (born 1958), American politician Ronnie W. Cromer (born 1947), Republican member of the South Carolina Senate Tripp Cromer (born 1967), former American Major League baseball player Walter Cromer (fl.
What are the origins of the name Peter Cromer?
The name Peter Cromer combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Cromer originates from Italian.
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