Masculine dossier · first seen 1950
Peterson
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1989
Peak births
28
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Peterson
How many people are named Peterson?
An estimated 773 living Americans are named Peterson.
How rare is Peterson?
Peterson is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 67.9% from its 1989 peak.
How old is the typical Peterson?
The median age of a living American named Peterson is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 42 years old.
Is Peterson still popular?
Yes. Peterson is holding steady, with 9 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Peterson most common?
Peterson has its strongest geographic signal in Florida, where it appears 9.1× more often than the national baseline.
1950Peak 19892025
Peak year
1989
Decline from peak
67.9%
2025
9
All-time
819