Petty Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Petty means 'small' or 'little.'
Meaning of the Name Petty
Petty is a gender-neutral name of Old English origin. It is derived from the word 'petit' meaning 'small' or 'little.' The name Petty suggests someone with a petite or small stature, or it can be used as a term of endearment for someone small and cute. Though it is not very common as a given name, Petty can also be a surname of Norman origin.
Popularity of the Name Petty
The popularity for the name Petty peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 5 births, which ranked number 9,205 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Petty had the most female births in 1923 with 5, which ranked number 4,967 out of 5,739 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Petty
Popularity of Petty by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Petty. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Petty in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Petty is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Petty
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