925births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1987Peak · Québec
#8243United States 2025
Peterson is a boy name family recorded 925 times in 3 countries since 1950. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 1987, at 9.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Peterson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterson | French | 819 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1989 | ▶ 0 % |
| Peterson | French | 75 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2003 | – |
| Peterson | French | 31 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1987 | – |
Questions about Peterson
How popular is the name Peterson?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 925 births across 3 countries.
When was Peterson most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 1987, at 9.3 births per 100,000.
Is Peterson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Peterson is a boy name.