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Petty

//ˈpɛˌti//

2 syllablesPeak year: 19755 lettersStarts with P

Meaning & origin

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Petty's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Petty, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Petty
19235
19315
19515
19755

Petty through the decades

  • Petty peaked in 1975, when 5 babies were named Petty in the US.
  • The 1920s were Petty's strongest decade, averaging 5 births a year.

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