Peterson
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Peterson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
819 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1989 with 28 births
Most common in: Florida, New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
74 births recorded 1980–2017 · peaked in 2003 with 10 births
Most common in: Guyane, Guadeloupe, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Peterson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6460 | — |
| 2007 | #4808 | ↑1652 |
| 2008 | #8324 | ↓3516 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↑14 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑1612 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↑753 |
| 2012 | #6001 | ↓56 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↓1025 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↓536 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↑71 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↑765 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↑666 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↓3610 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↑2027 |
| 2020 | #8067 | ↓424 |
| 2021 | #8166 | ↓99 |
| 2022 | #7262 | ↑904 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓3559 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↑2509 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑69 |
Frequently asked questions about Peterson
Is Peterson a popular name?
Yes — Peterson currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Peterson more common for boys or girls?
Peterson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Peterson most popular?
Peterson peaked in 1989 in United States, with 28 recorded births that year.
Is Peterson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Peterson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3681 in 1950 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Peterson?
At least 893 babies have been recorded with the name Peterson across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Peterson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Peterson appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Peterson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Peterson include Payne, Petros.
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