Peter Horner

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Horner — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Horner 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 Horner: Horner is an English and German surname that derives from the traditional occupation horner, meaning horn-worker or horn-maker, or even horn-blower. Albert Horner (1913–2009), Canadian politician Alex Kapp Horner (fl. 1994–present), American actress Alison Horner (born 1966), British businesswoman Andrew Horner (1863–1916), Irish politician Anton Horner (1877–1971), American horn player Arthur Horner (cartoonist) (1916–1997), Australian cartoonist Arthur Horner (trade unionist) (1894–1968), Welsh trade union leader and communist politician Ben Horner (born 1989), American soccer player Benjami. 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: Horner

Irish

Horner is an English and German surname that derives from the traditional occupation horner, meaning horn-worker or horn-maker, or even horn-blower. Albert Horner (1913–2009), Canadian politician Alex Kapp Horner (fl. 1994–present), American actress Alison Horner (born 1966), British businesswoman Andrew Horner (1863–1916), Irish politician Anton Horner (1877–1971), American horn player Arthur Horner (cartoonist) (1916–1997), Australian cartoonist Arthur Horner (trade unionist) (1894–1968), Welsh trade union leader and communist politician Ben Horner (born 1989), American soccer player Benjami.

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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 Horner:

7
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Horner?
The surname Horner originates from Irish. Horner is an English and German surname that derives from the traditional occupation horner, meaning horn-worker or horn-maker, or even horn-blower. Albert Horner (1913–2009), Canadian politician Alex Kapp Horner (fl. 1994–present), American actress Alison Horner (born 1966), British businesswoman Andrew Horner (1863–1916), Irish politician Anton Horner (1877–1971), American horn player Arthur Horner (cartoonist) (1916–1997), Australian cartoonist Arthur Horner (trade unionist) (1894–1968), Welsh trade union leader and communist politician Ben Horner (born 1989), American soccer player Benjami.
What are the origins of the name Peter Horner?
The name Peter Horner combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Horner originates from Irish.
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