Petrick
A masculine given name derived from the name Peter, meaning "rock".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Petrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Petrick today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Petrick births was 1974 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Petrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Petrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1974
5 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,794
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Petrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Petrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Petrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Petrick
The given name Petrick is derived from the ancient Greek name Petros, which means "rock" or "stone." This name has its roots in early Christian history and the apostle Peter, who was given the name Petros by Jesus Christ. The name Petrick is a variation of the name Peter, which has been widely used across various cultures and languages.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Peter was popular among followers of the faith, as it was associated with one of the most influential figures in the religion's history. The name Petrick likely emerged as a diminutive or pet name form of Peter, particularly in regions where Germanic languages were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Petrick can be found in medieval England, where it was used as a variant of the name Peter. In the 12th century, a man named Petrick de Blois was recorded as a cleric and philosopher in England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Petrick. One of the most prominent was Petrick Hamilton (1504-1528), a Scottish Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the Protestant Reformation.
Another notable figure was Petrick Browne (1720-1790), an Irish writer and traveler who authored several works on his journeys through Europe and the Middle East.
In the 19th century, Petrick Henry Bruce (1799-1875) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Mississippi.
Petrick Geddes (1854-1932) was a Scottish biologist and urban planner who made significant contributions to the field of town planning and advocated for the integration of cities with their natural environments.
Petrick Pearse (1879-1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, and revolutionary who played a prominent role in the Easter Rising against British rule in Ireland.
While the name Petrick has its roots in ancient Greek and Christian history, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the widespread influence of the name Peter and its variants.
People
Petrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Petrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Petrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Petrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Petrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Petrick a common name?
We classify Petrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Petrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Petrick was 1974, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Petrick is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Petrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Petrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Petrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Petrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Petrick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Petrick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Petrick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.