Petey
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,985 in 1967
0 babies were named Petey in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryPetey first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1967, when it reached #2,985.
About the name Petey
Petey is a boy name of English and Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-tey”. US birth records list Petey for boys from 1965 to 1972, in 4 of those 8 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #2,985 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1972, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 810,811 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Petey
What is the origin of the name Petey?
Petey has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Petey a boy or girl name?
Petey is a boy name.
How popular is the name Petey?
Petey is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1972. It peaked at #2,985 in 1967.