Total births
44
Boys' name · since 1975
Peterjohn
Peterjohn has 44 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 44
- total births
- 1975–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Peterjohn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 44 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Peterjohn has been recorded 44 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2008.
- 44 total births
- 1975–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 boys have been named Peterjohn since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 44
- total births
- 1975–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Peterjohn was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
7 babies were named Peterjohn in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Peterjohn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Peterjohn's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Peterjohn at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Peterjohn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2008
- Peak year (1986)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Peterjohn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Peterjohn's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Peterjohn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peterjohn? ▼
44 babies have been named Peterjohn since 1975. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1986 with 7 births.
When was Peterjohn most popular? ▼
Peterjohn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Peterjohn been used? ▼
Records for Peterjohn go back to 1975, giving 34 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Peterjohn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Peter, Pete, Peterson, Petros, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Peterjohn's data
- Peterjohn's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 2000s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Peterjohn
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Compare Peterjohn side by side: Peterjohn vs Peter Peterjohn vs Pete Peterjohn vs Peterson
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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, 1975–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Peterjohn: Baby Name Since 1975 - 44 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/peterjohn. 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 Peterjohn 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.