Petty
Girl namePetty has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 1923.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
20
Peak year
1923 (5 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1923
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Petty — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Petty.
Sibling name ideas for Petty
Same era and popularity as Petty, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Petty?
Petty has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Petty peak?
Petty peaked in 1923, when 5 babies were given the name.
Is Petty a girl or boy name?
Petty is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Petty are girls).
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