US Popularity:15307
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Rock, stone
If you want baby to be as tough as a diamond, set your eyes on Peterson. This respelling of the masculine name Peter is of Greek origin and means "rock" or "stone." Although Peterson is more common as a surname, your little one will love standing out from their peers. They're sure to have a strong personality, confidence, and a ton of ambition. Fans of the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off will inevitably think of the phony phone call between Ed Rooney and Sloane Peterson's father. Rooney left no stone unturned to reveal Ferris, and neither will baby as they pursue their dreams!

Famous People Named Peterson

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  • Oscar Peterson
    Musician

Peterson Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Peterson is currently #15307 in U.S. births
Boy:Peterson is currently #5796 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#15307
in 2022
+ 1968
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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