Total births
8
Boys' name · since 1920
Peat
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 8 babies named Peat, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 8
- total births
- 1920–1920
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Peat is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 8 have been recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Peat recorded 8 times among boys since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1920.
- 8 total births
- 1920–1920 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
8 boys have been named Peat since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1920.
- 8
- total births
- 1920–1920
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Peat was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
8 babies were named Peat in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Peat at a glance
Last recorded 1920Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Peat popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1920
- Peak year (1920)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 1 years of records
Peat by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Peat's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Peat births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 8 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peat? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 8 babies named Peat. The most recent recorded year was 1920. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 8 births.
When was Peat most popular? ▼
Peat was most popular in the 1920s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Peat been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Peat since 1920 -- 1 year through the most recent 1920 data.
What names are similar to Peat? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pearl, Pearson, Pearce, Pearlie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Peat
Nearby Names Like Peat
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Peat
Pearl Boy
3,922 births
Pearson Boy
#2754 1,552 births
Pearce Boy
#5085 1,247 births
Pearlie Boy
699 births
Peace Boy
#3870 351 births
Compare Peat side by side: Peat vs Pearl Peat vs Pearson Peat vs Pearce
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–1920 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Peat: Baby Name Since 1920 - 8 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/peat. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Peat draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.