boy's name
Petr
PET-ur
- Origin Czech
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 173
Petr is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 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.
- Petr is a name of Czech origin.
- Peaked in 2014, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Petr Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 44 |
How Popular Is Petr?
In 2019, Petr was given to 5 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.
Where Petr Is Used
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 Petr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Petr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Petr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Petr
- Pronunciation PET-ur /ˈpɛtr̩/
Sibling Names for Petr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Petr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Petr
How popular is the name Petr?
In 2019, Petr was given to 5 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 Petr a girl's or a boy's name?
Petr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Petr?
Petr has 2 syllables.
When was Petr most popular?
Petr peaked in 2014, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.