Petter

Boy name

Petter has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It peaked in 1918.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1918 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1918

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Petter — alternate spellings parents actually use.

591,531 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Petter.

60 babies since 1913

60 babies since 1913

60 babies since 1913

60 babies since 1913

60 babies since 1916

60 babies since 1917

60 babies since 1917

60 babies since 1919

How popular is the name Petter?

Petter has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Petter peak?

Petter peaked in 1918, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Petter a girl or boy name?

Petter is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Petter are boys).

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