Peace
A feminine name derived from the English word meaning "tranquility, calm, harmony."
Name Census estimates that about 1,022 living Americans carry the first name Peace. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Peace today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peace births was 2020 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peace. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Peace is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 335,376 Americans
Peak year
2020
94 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,857
Tracked since 1918
Gender
Gender distribution for Peace
Peace is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,042 total registrations, 319 (30.6%) were male and 723 (69.4%) were female.
Peace as a male name
- Ranked #3,857 in 2024
- 29 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (41 births)
Peace as a female name
- Ranked #4,529 in 2024
- 31 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (57 births)
Popularity
Peace: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Peace from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 421 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Peace by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Peace during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Peaces live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Peace, while New York, North Carolina, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Peace
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.
People
Peace + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peace as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Peace: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peace?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,022 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peace going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 335,376 US residents.
Is Peace a common name?
We classify Peace as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,042 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peace most popular?
The single biggest year for Peace was 2020, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peace is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Peace a female name?
Yes, 69.4% of people registered as Peace in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.