Piotr

A boy's name of Polish origin with 734 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

a transliteration of the Russian male given name Пётр (Pjotr)

Piotr is a boy's baby name of Polish origin, the Polish and Russian form of Peter, ultimately from the Greek Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' It is one of the most common given names in Poland and has been borne by Polish kings, composers, and scientists throughout history.

In the United States, Piotr appears primarily among families of Polish or Eastern European heritage. The name carries a strong, grounded sound — the -otr ending giving it a distinctly Slavic character that sets it apart from its English and French counterparts, Pierre and Peter.

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Phonetically, Piotr belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the Polish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Polish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Piotr’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

734

Total births

Since 1973

1993

Peak

37 births

1973

First recorded

49 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Piotr has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.

First appeared: 1973Peak: 1993 (37 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Piotr
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	6	#11780	▼
2010s	92	#8833	▼
2000s	219	#4252	▼
1990s	278	#2827	▲
1980s	121	#4036	▲
1970s	18	#5296	—

The Story of Piotr

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Piotr is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Piotr are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.

How rare is Piotr?

With 734 total births on record, Piotr remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1973, peaked in the 1990s with 278 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Piotr by the numbers

Would fill 15 school buses
Meeting one Piotr per day would take 2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(43 years, 1973–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Piotr
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	6	#11780	-1 (-14.3%)
2019	7	#10539	+2 (40.0%)
2017	5	#13753	0
2016	5	#13685	-5 (-50.0%)
2015	10	#7900	-2 (-16.7%)
2014	12	#6958	0
2013	12	#6921	+2 (20.0%)
2012	10	#7988	-8 (-44.4%)
2011	18	#5141	+5 (38.5%)
2010	13	#6614	-2 (-13.3%)
2009	15	#6012	-11 (-42.3%)
2008	26	#4005	+1 (4.0%)
2007	25	#4092	+1 (4.2%)
2006	24	#4073	0
2005	24	#3911	-2 (-7.7%)
2004	26	#3611	+7 (36.8%)
2003	19	#4386	-3 (-13.6%)
2002	22	#3883	0
2001	22	#3816	+6 (37.5%)
2000	16	#4735	-12 (-42.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piotr a boy's or girl's name?

Piotr is primarily a boy's name.

When was Piotr most popular?

Piotr reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 37 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Piotr?

Piotr is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 734 babies in the U.S. since 1973. Its peak was in 1993.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2021