How popular is the name Petter in 2025?

Petter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Petter most popular?

Petter peaked in 1918, reaching #3368 among US boy names.

Petter will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Petter entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3368 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3368

peak (1918)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Petter are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Petter alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Petter in 2025?: Petter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Petter most popular?: Petter peaked in 1918, reaching #3368 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Petter with classmates?: Petter will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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