Peterson

At a Glance: Name: Peterson – Meaning: son of Peter – Origin: English/Scottish (also Scandinavian variants) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PEE-tur-sun

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Peterson is a patronymic name meaning "son of Peter," with roots in English and Scottish naming traditions and variants also found in Scandinavian countries. It's gender-neutral and pronounced PEE-tur-sun. If you like a name with a clear, literal meaning behind it, Peterson fits that bill directly.

Meaning & Origin of Peterson

Meaning: Son of peter.

Origin: English/Scottish (also Scandinavian variants).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Peterson

Phonetic: PEE-tur-sun   IPA: /ˈpiːtərsən/

Popularity of Peterson

SSA records show Peterson peaking at #2322 back in 1982, when 22 babies were given the name, and it has since fallen to #8772 in 2024 with just 9 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1950–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Peterson mean?

Son of peter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peterson)

How do you pronounce Peterson?

Peterson is pronounced PEE-tur-sun (IPA: /ˈpiːtərsən/).

Is Peterson a popular name right now?

Peterson peaked at #2322 in 1982 and is ranked #8772 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2024.)

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