Peder

Peder - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Peder at a glance

Peder is ranked #2997 among boy baby names in 1993, with 6 births in 1993. It peaked in 1963 at #1518 and first appeared on the charts in 1950.

Rank in 1993
#2997
Births in 1993
6
Peak year
1963 (#1518)
First appeared
1950
Popularity
1 in 300,797 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Peder appeared on the charts for the first time in 1950 on position #1677. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Peder and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Peder? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Peder. The baby boy name Peder was given to 6 baby boys in 1993, ranking #2997 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 300,797 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Peder peaked in popularity 63 years ago in 1963 on position 1518.



Famous with this name

Peder Lindell
Peder Thomas Pedersen
Peder Pedersen


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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Peder is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Peder is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #430 - and is the least popular in Minnesota at position #430.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Peder is where you live.


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Peder origin and meaning

Peder is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Peder, pop culture references for the name Peder and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Peder

We've found the following names that sound similar to Peder, sorted by popularity.

Peter / Pedro / Pietro / Piotr / Pieter / Petar / Petra / Petr / Pater /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19932997
19913417
19822002
19801931
19751562
19732002
19671681
19631518
19591534
19501677

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Minnesota430

Even more about Peder


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Peder a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Peder?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1963
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Peder
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 300,797
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1950
1993 births +6

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