unisex name
Potter
POT-er (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 25
Potter is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 20% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 it was given to 10 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 2018, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2013.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Potter Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Potter?
In 2018, Potter was given to 10 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 Potter
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Potter Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Potter over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Potter
- English POT-er
Sibling Names for Potter
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Potter — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Potter
How popular is the name Potter?
In 2018, Potter was given to 10 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 Potter a girl's or a boy's name?
Potter is used for both girls and boys. About 20% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Potter?
Potter has 2 syllables.
When was Potter most popular?
Potter peaked in 2018, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.