Peter Espinoza

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Espinoza — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Espinoza 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 Espinoza: Espinosa or Espinoza is a Spanish and Portuguese surname. Álvaro Espinoza (born 1962), Venezuelan baseball player Anagabriela Espinoza (born 1988), Mexican model and beauty queen Anderson Espinoza (born 1998), Venezuelan baseball player Cristian Espinoza (born 1995), Argentine footballer Giovanny Espinoza (born 1977), Ecuadorian footballer Javier Espinoza, Peruvian politician José Ángel Espinoza (1919–2015), Mexican musician and actor Joshua Jennifer Espinoza (born 1987), American poet Maribel Espinoza (born 1959), Honduran lawyer and politician Nicolás Espinoza (1795–1845), Salvadoran general. 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: Espinoza

Spanish

Espinosa or Espinoza is a Spanish and Portuguese surname. Álvaro Espinoza (born 1962), Venezuelan baseball player Anagabriela Espinoza (born 1988), Mexican model and beauty queen Anderson Espinoza (born 1998), Venezuelan baseball player Cristian Espinoza (born 1995), Argentine footballer Giovanny Espinoza (born 1977), Ecuadorian footballer Javier Espinoza, Peruvian politician José Ángel Espinoza (1919–2015), Mexican musician and actor Joshua Jennifer Espinoza (born 1987), American poet Maribel Espinoza (born 1959), Honduran lawyer and politician Nicolás Espinoza (1795–1845), Salvadoran general.

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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

Notable People Named Peter Espinoza

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Espinoza?
The surname Espinoza originates from Spanish. Espinosa or Espinoza is a Spanish and Portuguese surname. Álvaro Espinoza (born 1962), Venezuelan baseball player Anagabriela Espinoza (born 1988), Mexican model and beauty queen Anderson Espinoza (born 1998), Venezuelan baseball player Cristian Espinoza (born 1995), Argentine footballer Giovanny Espinoza (born 1977), Ecuadorian footballer Javier Espinoza, Peruvian politician José Ángel Espinoza (1919–2015), Mexican musician and actor Joshua Jennifer Espinoza (born 1987), American poet Maribel Espinoza (born 1959), Honduran lawyer and politician Nicolás Espinoza (1795–1845), Salvadoran general.
What are the origins of the name Peter Espinoza?
The name Peter Espinoza combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Espinoza originates from Spanish.
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