Peterson
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Rock. Form Of Peter.
- Origin
- English
Peterson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 810 baby boys have been named Peterson. The name peaked in 1989 with 28 US births that year (rank #2397). In 2024, ranked #8772 nationally — 6,375 places below its 1989 peak.
Top States for Peterson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Peterson births are: Florida (175), New York (16), California (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Peterson
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8-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Peterson's exact length and starting letter: Paharita, Pajackok, Palaemon, Pallatin, Pallaton.
Quick Facts About Peterson
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Compare Peterson to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Peterson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).