Piotr Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPYOH-tr / ˈpjɔ.trPolish; Russian
Meaning
Rock; stone
Historical & Cultural Background
Piotr is the Polish and Russian form of the name Peter, which has roots in the Greek word 'petros', meaning rock or stone. The name has been popular in various Slavic countries and is often associated with Saint Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus. In Poland, Piotr has been a common name for centuries and is often used in religious contexts. The name reflects a strong cultural heritage and is frequently found in historical texts and modern society.
Trend Summary
The name Piotr has maintained steady popularity in Poland and among Polish communities worldwide.
Similar Names
Variants
- Piotrek
- Pitek
International Variants
- Petr (Czech); Pedro (Spanish); Pierre (French); Pietro (Italian)
Famous people named Piotr
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Piotr was first seen in the United States in 1973. Piotr has ranked as high as #1210 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Piotr has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Piotr (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |