How Many People Are Named Petros?

Complete statistics for the name Petros: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Petros
Very Rare
Greek

Petros means 'rock' in Greek, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 1 in 487,165 Americans are named Petros, with around 677 people bearing this rare male name today. The majority, 51%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~1,346
Living in US
1 in 246,248
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rock
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

144,248
Worldwide Bearers
#7,261
Global Rank
🇬🇷 Greece
46,976
🇿🇦 South Africa
35,233
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
19,304
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
15,350
🇲🇼 Malawi
8,440
🇨🇾 Cyprus
4,946
🇦🇲 Armenia
2,986
🇺🇸 United States
1,865
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,433
🇸🇿 Swaziland
1,281

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
677 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
358
Would be under 30 (51%)
342
Would be 30–60 (48%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 706 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Petros Through the Generations

Petros has seen steady growth since its peak in 2007 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, there are 677 people named Petros living in the United States, with most falling within the 30 to 60-year-old bracket. Interestingly, 358 of those named Petros are younger than 30, indicating a modern appeal for this ancient name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 42
California 30
Illinois 6

⭐ Famous People Named Petros

Petros, the original Greek version of the name Peter meaning "stone" or "rock". It is also an Armenian, Coptic, and archaic Spanish name. It may refer to:Petros I (disambiguation) Petros II (disambiguation) Petros III (disambiguation) Petros IV (disambiguation) Petros V (disambiguation) Petros VI (disambiguation) Petros (Petik), Armenian merchant magnate of late 16th and first half of the 17th centuries Petros Adamian (1849–1891), Armenian actor, writer and artist Petros Avetisyan, Armenian footballer Petros Bereketis, Greek-Ottoman musician Petros Byzantios, Greek-Ottoman musician Petros Cler…

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✨ Similar Names to Petros

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Petros's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Petros

How Many People Have the Name Petros?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,346 people in the United States currently share the name Petros. That works out to roughly 1 in every 246,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Petros a Common or Rare Name?

Petros is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Petros Mean?

Petros means "rock" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Petros in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Petros Most Popular?

The name Petros reached peak popularity in 2007, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Petros?

Approximately 1,346 people named Petros live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,346. That works out to roughly 1 in 246,248 Americans.

Is Petros a rare name?

Petros is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 246,248 Americans has this name.

What does the name Petros mean?

Petros means "rock" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Petros more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Petros are male and 0% are female.

When was Petros most popular?

Petros peaked in 2007 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,346
All-Time Births1,346
1 in X1 in 246,248
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2007
World Rank#7,261
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.