UK boy's name
Petr
Of Greek origin, meaning "rock" or "stone".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Petr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Petr popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 7 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2005 to 2021. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Petr. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Petr ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 7 boys were registered as Petr.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Petr as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
7 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Petr mean?
The name Petr is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word "petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." It has been widely used across various cultures and time periods, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia.
The name gained significant popularity in the early days of Christianity, as it was the name given to the Apostle Peter, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. The Bible mentions Peter as one of the closest companions of Jesus and a prominent figure in the early Christian Church.
Petr has been a common name among Slavic populations since the introduction of Christianity in the region. It was widely adopted in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic countries, often with variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Piotr or Pyotr.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Primary Chronicle, an early East Slavic chronicle dating back to the 12th century, which mentions several Kievan princes with the name Petr.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Petr. One of the most famous was Peter the Great (1672-1725), the Tsar of Russia who led the country's modernization and expansion, transforming it into a major European power.
Another prominent figure was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), the renowned Russian composer who wrote some of the most celebrated works in classical music, including the ballets "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker."
The name Petr has also been associated with several religious figures, such as Petr Mogila (1596-1646), a Metropolitan of Kyiv who played a significant role in the development of Eastern Orthodox theology and education in Ukraine.
Petr Kropotkin (1842-1921), a Russian philosopher and revolutionary, was a prominent figure in the anarchist movement and advocated for a decentralized, non-hierarchical society based on mutual aid and cooperation.
Another notable bearer of the name was Petr Kapitsa (1894-1984), a Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to the field of low-temperature physics and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978.
These are just a few examples of the many influential individuals who have carried the name Petr throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Petr over time
The chart below shows babies named Petr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Petr, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Petr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Petr 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3230 | 51 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4236 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Petr
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Petr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Petr in the UK right now?
In 2021, Petr was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Petr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 7 babies registered as Petr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Petr?
Of Greek origin, meaning "rock" or "stone".
How many people are called Petr in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Petr across the 13 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.