Peter Culp

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Culp — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Culp 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 Culp: Arlie F. Culp (1926–2017), American politician Benny Culp (1914–2000), American baseball player Connie Culp (1963–2020), the first United States recipient of a face transplant Curley Culp (1946–2021), American football player Dennis Culp (born 1970), American trombonist, singer, and songwriter Devin Culp (born 2000), American football player Faye B. Culp (born 1939), American politician Jonathan Culp (born 1971), Canadian underground filmmaker Julia Culp (1880–1970), Dutch mezzo-soprano Oveta Culp Hobby (1905–1995), U.S. 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: Culp

English

Arlie F. Culp (1926–2017), American politician Benny Culp (1914–2000), American baseball player Connie Culp (1963–2020), the first United States recipient of a face transplant Curley Culp (1946–2021), American football player Dennis Culp (born 1970), American trombonist, singer, and songwriter Devin Culp (born 2000), American football player Faye B. Culp (born 1939), American politician Jonathan Culp (born 1971), Canadian underground filmmaker Julia Culp (1880–1970), Dutch mezzo-soprano Oveta Culp Hobby (1905–1995), U.S.

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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 Culp:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Culp?
The surname Culp originates from English. Arlie F. Culp (1926–2017), American politician Benny Culp (1914–2000), American baseball player Connie Culp (1963–2020), the first United States recipient of a face transplant Curley Culp (1946–2021), American football player Dennis Culp (born 1970), American trombonist, singer, and songwriter Devin Culp (born 2000), American football player Faye B. Culp (born 1939), American politician Jonathan Culp (born 1971), Canadian underground filmmaker Julia Culp (1880–1970), Dutch mezzo-soprano Oveta Culp Hobby (1905–1995), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Peter Culp?
The name Peter Culp combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Culp originates from English.
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