Will my child share the name Piotr with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Piotr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Piotr in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Piotr becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Piotr is declining: down 1,841 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #461 in 2009.

Is Piotr a good choice for a distinctive name?

Piotr is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Piotr?

Notable people named Piotr include: Piotr Wawrzyk, Piotr Nowak (politician) and Piotr Bujnarowski.

Is Piotr a popular baby name in the United States?

Piotr does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Piotr

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Piotr is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Piotr in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Piotr

Piotr has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 841 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #461 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Piotr is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Piotr in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Piotr

Piotr Wawrzyk — Piotr Sylwester Wawrzyk is a Polish government official.
Piotr Nowak (politician) — Piotr Nowak is a Polish economist and politician.
Piotr Bujnarowski — Piotr Bujnarowski is a Polish rower.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.