boy's name
Petey
PEE-tee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 26
Petey is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1967, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Petey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Petey?
In 1972, Petey was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Petey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Petey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Petey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Petey
- English PEE-tee
Sibling Names for Petey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Petey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Petey
How popular is the name Petey?
In 1972, Petey was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Petey a girl's or a boy's name?
Petey is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Petey?
Petey has 2 syllables.
When was Petey most popular?
Petey peaked in 1967, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.