Petar
Petar is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Rock or stone.
Origin and history
Petar is a South Slavic form of Peter, derived from the Greek word petros meaning rock or stone. It is widely used across Balkan regions like Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily chosen by families with South Slavic heritage.
Popularity in the United States
641 babies in the United States have been named Petar since 1880. It ranks #4035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- IL (90.9 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 70 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 126 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Petar
- Petar Petković: Politician, Diplomat
- Petar Stoyanov: President, Politician
Nicknames
Pero, Peja, Pepi
Fun facts
- Petar was a very common name among South Slavic royalty, including rulers of Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia.
- It directly corresponds to Peter in English, Pierre in French, and Pedro in Spanish.