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Pieter
BoyMeaning of Pieter: Greek: 'rock or stone'
Pieter is a boy's name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12253rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#12253
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,011
First recorded 1935 · peak 1967
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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