At a glance
- In short
- Peterjohn is a male name of English origin, pronounced as PEE-ter-john. It combines elements from traditional names Peter and John.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2008 (#9,871)
- Babies in 2008
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,332 in 1986
- First recorded
- 1975
Meaning of Peterjohn
Peterjohn is a male name with English origin. This name has variations such as John and Peter. In terms of popularity, Peterjohn has had varying levels of occurrence in the United States, with its highest ranking being 5332 in 1986. While the exact meaning and associations of Peterjohn are not provided, it combines elements from two traditional names, Peter and John, both with rich historical and biblical significance. Parents who choose the name Peterjohn may be seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child that has roots in traditional English names.
How to pronounce Peterjohn
English
- Pronounced PEE-ter-john /ˈpiːtərˌdʒɑn/
Popularity of Peterjohn in the U.S.
Peterjohn was last recorded in the U.S. in 2008, ranked #9,871 with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,332 in 1986. It first appears in the records in 1975.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1975–2008 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 9,871 | back (not recorded in 1997–2007) |
| 1996 | 5 | 9,015 | back (not recorded in 1987–1995) |
| 1986 | 7 | 5,332 | back (not recorded in 1984–1985) |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | back (not recorded in 1978–1980) |
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | ▼ 258 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5,587 | ▼ 123 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5,464 | new |