UK name, mostly girls
Peace
A feminine name derived from the English word meaning "tranquility, calm, harmony.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Peace is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Peace popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 17 births.
This profile covers 212 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 41% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 211 living people in the UK are called Peace. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Peace ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 17 girls were registered as Peace.
- • About 211 living people in the UK are estimated to have Peace as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.3% of Peace registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2005
17 births
Estimated living
211
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Peace
In England and Wales birth records, Peace has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 11.7% of registrations are for boys and 88.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Peace registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (5 births)
Peace registered for girls
- Ranked #3,318 in 2024
- 7 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2005 (17 births)
Meaning
What does Peace mean?
The given name Peace is derived from the Old English word "pæc", which means peace, tranquility, or calm. It emerged as a name in the 17th century, during the English Civil War, when many Puritans gave their children names that reflected their religious and political beliefs.
The concept of peace has been revered in many cultures and religions throughout history. In Christianity, peace is often associated with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "Prince of Peace" in the Bible. The name Peace may have been used by some Christian families as a reflection of their faith and their desire for a peaceful society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Peace is Peace Hazard, who was born in 1625 in Rhode Island, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas Hazard, a prominent Quaker leader and one of the founders of Rhode Island.
Another notable individual with the name Peace was Peace Pease, born in 1720 in Massachusetts, USA. She was a member of the Pease family, who were among the earliest settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
In the 19th century, Peace Maker was the name given to a Comanche chief and leader of the Native American Comanche tribe, who lived from around 1808 to 1879. He was known for his efforts to promote peace and understanding between the Comanche people and the United States government.
Peace Pilgrim, born Mildred Lisette Norman in 1908 in New Jersey, USA, was a famous peace activist and spiritual teacher. She walked across the United States for 28 years, spreading her message of peace and non-violence. She died in 1981.
Peace Nkosi, born in 1945 in South Africa, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC). She played a significant role in the struggle against the apartheid regime and the fight for equal rights in South Africa.
While the name Peace has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names. However, it has been a symbol of hope and a reminder of the universal desire for peace and harmony among people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Peace over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Peace in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Peace, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Peace by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Peace was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3771 | 32 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2990 | 80 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2626 | 85 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2106 | 15 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Peace
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Peace: questions and answers
How popular is the name Peace in the UK right now?
In 2024, Peace was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Peace most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 17 babies registered as Peace in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Peace?
A feminine name derived from the English word meaning "tranquility, calm, harmony.".
How many people are called Peace in the UK?
A total of 212 babies have been registered as Peace across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.