FIRST NAME
Peterson
Peterson is the 3,830th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 1,520 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 82 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #3,830 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,520
living · #3,830
BABIES NAMED PETERSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1950–2025
20259
As a male name, Peterson peaked in 1989, when 28 babies were named Peterson (the #2397 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #36,372 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
82
living · #36,372