Peterson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Peterson means 'son of Peter' and has English origins.
Meaning of the Name Peterson
Peterson is a surname of English origin. It originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Peter'. Peter is derived from the Greek name 'Petros', meaning 'rock'. As a given name, Peter has biblical origins and is associated with the apostle Peter. Peterson is a common surname in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Peterson
The popularity for the name Peterson peaked in popularity in the year 1989 with 28 births, which ranked number 5,924 out of 21,625 unique names for that year. Peterson had the most male births in 1989 with 28, which ranked number 2,359 out of 9,229 male names. The number of births for the name Peterson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 11 births, a decline of -21.43%. Among males, Peterson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 11 births, a decline of -21.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Peterson
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- 10 Year Trend of Peterson: -21.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Peterson: -21.43%
Popularity of Peterson by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Peterson. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Peterson in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Peterson is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Peterson
- Total Births of Peterson: 11 (-2.38%)
- Male Births of Peterson: 11 (-2.38%)
Given the downward trend of Peterson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.38% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Peterson have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.38%.