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Worldwide Name Statistics

Peterson

Ranked #12323 - 1 in 10,443,864 people
US

Most common in

United States

766 bearers

World total

766

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#12323

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States766
Worldwide
~766
rank #12323
Rarity
1 in 10,443,864
of people globally
Gender split
100/0
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~766 in US

About the name Peterson

There are an estimated 766 people named Peterson alive worldwide today. That ranks Peterson at #12323 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Peterson is held by approximately 766 people, ranking #12323 among first names. That works out to roughly 0 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 433,290 U.S. residents).

Historically Peterson is used overwhelmingly as a male name (100.0% male).

Peterson appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.

Male 100.0%Female 0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Peterson worldwide?

There are an estimated 766 people named Peterson alive worldwide today, ranking #12323 globally.

Is Peterson a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 10,443,864 people. In the United States there are roughly 766 bearers, which is 1 in 433,290 Americans.

Is Peterson a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Peterson is used 100.0% male and 0.0% female.

Where does the name Peterson come from?

Who are famous people named Peterson?

Data sources

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