Petar
Every Petar since 1963 — 641 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Petar
Petar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,354 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 641 American babies have been named Petar. Its peak came in 2006, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Petar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Petar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,354 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,399 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,608 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,152 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,257 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,032 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,019 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,998 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,630 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,458 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,542 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,447 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,659 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,596 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,614 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,345 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,699 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,373 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,468 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,804 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,719 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,609 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,410 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,934 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,503 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,825 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,263 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,550 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,054 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,205 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,134 |
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Famous people named Petar
- Petar II Petrović-Njegoš Writer · 1813–1851
- Petar Mladenov Politician · 1936–2000
- Petar Stambolić Politician · 1912–2007
- Petar I Petrović-Njegoš Religious figure · 1748–1830
- Petar Zrinski Writer · 1621–1671
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Petar in 2025?
Petar ranked #6,354 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Petar?
641 babies have been named Petar in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Petar most popular?
Petar peaked in 2006, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Petar a boy or girl name?
Petar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Petar rising or falling?
Petar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Petar?
Well-known people named Petar include Petar II Petrović-Njegoš (writer), Petar Mladenov (politician), Petar Stambolić (politician).