Peter Frampton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Frampton — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Frampton 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 Frampton: Adam Frampton (born 1980), American architect Alan Frampton (1929–2026), New Zealand agricultural economist Andy Frampton (born 1979), English footballer Billy Frampton (born 1996), Australian rules footballer Bob Frampton (1929–2001), Canadian ice hockey player Carl Frampton (born 1987) British professional boxer Cherry Frampton (born 1987), British glamour model Christabel Frampton (1863–1951), British painter Dia Frampton (born 1987), American musician Edward Reginald Frampton (1870–1923), English painter Eric Frampton (born 1984), American football player George Frampton (1860–1928), Briti. 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: Frampton

English

Adam Frampton (born 1980), American architect Alan Frampton (1929–2026), New Zealand agricultural economist Andy Frampton (born 1979), English footballer Billy Frampton (born 1996), Australian rules footballer Bob Frampton (1929–2001), Canadian ice hockey player Carl Frampton (born 1987) British professional boxer Cherry Frampton (born 1987), British glamour model Christabel Frampton (1863–1951), British painter Dia Frampton (born 1987), American musician Edward Reginald Frampton (1870–1923), English painter Eric Frampton (born 1984), American football player George Frampton (1860–1928), Briti.

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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 Frampton:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Frampton?
The surname Frampton originates from English. Adam Frampton (born 1980), American architect Alan Frampton (1929–2026), New Zealand agricultural economist Andy Frampton (born 1979), English footballer Billy Frampton (born 1996), Australian rules footballer Bob Frampton (1929–2001), Canadian ice hockey player Carl Frampton (born 1987) British professional boxer Cherry Frampton (born 1987), British glamour model Christabel Frampton (1863–1951), British painter Dia Frampton (born 1987), American musician Edward Reginald Frampton (1870–1923), English painter Eric Frampton (born 1984), American football player George Frampton (1860–1928), Briti.
What are the origins of the name Peter Frampton?
The name Peter Frampton combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Frampton originates from English.
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