Peder Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEH-der /ˈpeːdər/
Origin: Scandinavian; Greek
Meaning: Scandinavian: rock; Greek: the stone
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Peder is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." This Greek term was adopted into Latin as Petrus, which subsequently influenced various European languages. The name made its way into Old Norse as Pétur, and from there it evolved into Peder in Danish and Norwegian contexts.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of various translations of the Bible and the spread of Christianity in Northern Europe, particularly during the early medieval period when Latin ecclesiastical texts were translated into vernacular languages. Historically, the name Peder has been associated with several notable figures, particularly in the context of Scandinavian history.
One prominent example is Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often regarded as the first pope in Catholic tradition. His significance in Christianity helped to popularize the name across Europe, including in the Nordic regions.
The name Peder appears in various historical documents and records throughout the Middle Ages, reflecting its enduring presence in Scandinavian culture. Culturally, the name Peder carries connotations of strength and stability, akin to its literal meaning of "rock." It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing steadfastness and reliability.
In Scandinavian folklore and tradition, names derived from biblical figures, such as Peder, were commonly bestowed upon children to invoke blessings and virtues associated with those saints. The diminutive form, Pede, has also been noted in historical texts, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different contexts.
Famous people named Peder
In this section, you will find notable people named Peder. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Peder who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Peder who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Peder Severin Krøyer is a painter best known for Summer Evening at Skagen, The Dinner Party at Skagen, and The Artist's Wife and Daughter in the Garden.
Peder Mørk Mønsted is a painter best known for Landscape with Cows, The Old Oak, and The Forest Path.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Peder was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Peder has ranked as high as #1058 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
In the past 5 years the name Peder has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Peder is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Peder was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Peder (1993)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Peder.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |