Peace
How to say it: PEESS · /ˈpis/
English word meaning 'peace, tranquility' - modern virtue name used for all genders.
Peace was the 2,853rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 66 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,431 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,853 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 66 |
| Share of births | 1 in 50,232 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,431 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peace is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Peace is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Peace
- Peace Pilgrim (1908–1981)American non-denominational spiritual teacher
- Peace Adzo Medie (born 1981)Ghanaian academic and writer
- Peace Hyde (born 1985)British - Ghanaian media personality and social activist
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