Peterson is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'petros', which means 'rock' or 'stone'. It was originally used as a surname, but has since become popular as a given name for boys. The name Peterson is composed of two elements: Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone', and son, indicating that it is a patronymic surname, originally meaning 'son of Peter'.
"The Peterson name saw its peak popularity between the years 1982 to 2000, with a high of 24 births in the year 2000. After this period, the number of births gradually decreased, reaching as low as 6 births in 2023."