Potter
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,617 in 2018
0 babies were named Potter in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Potter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryPotter first shows up in US birth records in 2013, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #7,617.
About the name Potter
Potter is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Potter for boys from 2016 to 2018, in 3 of those 3 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #7,617 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2018, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.6 | 277,778 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Potter
What is the origin of the name Potter?
Potter has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Potter a boy or girl name?
Potter is a boy name.
How popular is the name Potter?
Potter is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #7,617 in 2018.