Petter Name Popularity and Statistics
Petter is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Petter?
Petter is spelled P-E-T-T-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Petter Popularity in 2020
Rank#12,022
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,028 places to #12,022 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2009.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Petter Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1918 through 2020. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1993 | Boys | 5 | #8,700 |
| 1991 | Boys | 5 | #8,236 |
| 1990 | Boys | 5 | #8,117 |
| 1974 | Boys | 6 | #4,634 |
| 1929 | Boys | 5 | #3,959 |
| 1921 | Boys | 5 | #4,322 |
| 1918 | Boys | 7 | #3,368 |
When Was Petter Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,368
2009 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #10,994
2001 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #9,243
1974 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #4,634