Total births
715
Boys' name · since 1964
Petros
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 715 babies named Petros, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5723
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 1964
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Petros is the #5723 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 715 recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Petros has been recorded 715 times among boys since 1964, currently ranked #5723 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #5723 among boys today
- 715 born since 1964
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Petros is currently the #5723 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 715 born since 1964, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5723
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 1964
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Petros vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5723
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Petros was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
20 babies were named Petros in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Petros compares
715 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Petros's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Petros | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 715 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Petros's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Petros's full recorded timeline at 1997, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Petros at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,723
Active since
1964
Petros popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Petros by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Petros's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Petros births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1970s
1970s
115 births
- 1980s
1980s
116 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s
2010s
123 births
- 2020s
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 138 births (19% of all-time use).
How Petros compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Petros's total volume
Petros vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Petros by state
Where Petros concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 42 | 5.9% |
| #2 | California | | 30 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
New York share of Petros's total US births 5.9%
Even split
42 of 715 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Petros? ▼
715 babies have been named Petros since 1964. It currently ranks #5723 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 20 births.
When was Petros most popular? ▼
Petros was most popular in the 1990s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Petros most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Petros are New York (42 births), California (30 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Petros been used? ▼
Records for Petros go back to 1964, giving 62 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Petros? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Peter, Pete, Peterson, Petar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Petros's data
- Petros's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (138 total births) through the 2020s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Petross (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Petros
Nearby Names Like Petros
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Petros
Peter Boy
#192 589,588 births
Pete Boy
#3045 43,530 births
Peterson Boy
#8429 819 births
Petar Boy
#6260 641 births
Petro Boy
160 births
Compare Petros side by side: Petros vs Peter Petros vs Pete Petros vs Peterson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Petros
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1964–2025 (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. "Petros: #5723 Boys' Name - 715 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/petros. 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 Petros 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 June 2026.