An uncommon Norwegian pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname from Dutch or German.
Petter is a boy's baby name of Scandinavian origin, the Norwegian and Swedish form of Peter, from Greek Petros meaning 'rock, stone.' Jesus gave this name to his disciple Simon, saying 'upon this rock I will build my church' — making Peter one of the most historically significant names in Christianity.
Solid and Northern in feel, Petter has a quiet Scandinavian dignity — Peter in a fjord sweater.
Petter has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 15 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 7 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #13553 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12095 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13503 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10211 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9784 |
| 1991 | 5 | #9237 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9136 |
| 1974 | 6 | #5083 |
| 1929 | 5 | #4410 |
| 1921 | 5 | #4825 |
| 1918 | 7 | #3624 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1918–2020) · Methodology