Pieter
Every Pieter since 1935 — 1,011 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pieter
Pieter is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,408 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 1,011 American babies have been named Pieter. Its peak came in 1967, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pieter stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pieter year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,408 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,654 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,589 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,339 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,783 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,355 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,537 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,443 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,417 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,928 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,455 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,101 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,020 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,017 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,978 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,056 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,612 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,983 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,076 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,504 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,037 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,848 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,263 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,384 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,867 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,270 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,057 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,578 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,257 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,597 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,930 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,062 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,033 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pieter
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder Painter · 1525–1569
- Pieter Zeeman Physicist · 1865–1943
- Pieter Brueghel the Younger Painter · 1564–1636
- Pieter de Hooch Painter · 1629–1684
- Pieter Claesz Painter · 1596–1660
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pieter in 2025?
Pieter ranked #13,408 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pieter?
1,011 babies have been named Pieter in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pieter most popular?
Pieter peaked in 1967, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Pieter a boy or girl name?
Pieter is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pieter rising or falling?
Pieter is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pieter?
Well-known people named Pieter include Pieter Bruegel the Elder (painter), Pieter Zeeman (physicist), Pieter Brueghel the Younger (painter).