Petar
3 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Petar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
641 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2006 with 21 births
Most common in: Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
33 births recorded 1969–2021 · peaked in 1973 with 4 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Petar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4370 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↓840 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↓277 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↓608 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓2044 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑60 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↑2597 |
| 2013 | #9655 | ↓4173 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑3348 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↑1018 |
| 2016 | #6349 | ↓1060 |
| 2017 | #5788 | ↑561 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↓915 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↑890 |
| 2020 | #4698 | ↑1115 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↓1334 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓1736 |
| 2023 | #5470 | ↑2298 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↓729 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↑56 |
Frequently asked questions about Petar
Is Petar a popular name?
Yes — Petar currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Petar more common for boys or girls?
Petar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Petar most popular?
Petar peaked in 2006 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Petar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Petar’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3646 in 1963 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Petar?
At least 809 babies have been recorded with the name Petar across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Petar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Petar appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Petar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Petar include Parley, Pau, Philippe.
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