Declining since 2022, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Peace since 1918
Babies named Peace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 12 | 0 |
| 1990s | 67 | 0 |
| 2000s | 130 | 20 |
| 2010s | 255 | 123 |
| 2020s | 279 | 208 |
Meaning & origin
Peace is a rare virtue name that entered the U.S. records in 1918, though its use has always been uncommon. In 2025, it held rank 4,067, with about 1 in 45,922 babies given the name. Its peak popularity came in 2023, but usage has since fallen, reflecting a trajectory that has declined from 2022 onward. As a concept name, it appears most frequently in states with higher rates of unisex and virtue naming, though no single state dominates. Peace remains a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies a universal ideal rather than a personal identifier.
Peace derives directly from the Middle English 'pees,' from Old French 'pais,' from Latin 'pax' (genitive 'pacis'). It emerged as a given name in the 17th century among Puritans and other religious groups who adopted virtue names. Although never common, it has seen occasional use, particularly since the 20th century, as a unisex name expressing a concept valued across cultures.
Sibling names for Peace
Names that share Peace's style, for a brother or sister.
