Declining since 1999, #455 for boys today.
Popularity of Pedro since 1880
Babies named Pedro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 237 |
| 1890s | 284 |
| 1900s | 487 |
| 1910s | 1,650 |
| 1920s | 3,901 |
| 1930s | 3,508 |
| 1940s | 4,044 |
| 1950s | 5,772 |
| 1960s | 7,067 |
| 1970s | 9,498 |
| 1980s | 12,178 |
| 1990s | 16,134 |
| 2000s | 15,621 |
| 2010s | 9,241 |
| 2020s | 4,461 |
Meaning & origin
Pedro is a classic masculine given name with deep roots in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. It entered the U.S. naming landscape as early as 1880, the first year of Social Security data, and has maintained a steady presence. Its peak year was 1999, when it ranked highest in usage, but since then it has been on a gradual decline, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional names in favor of newer choices. Despite this, Pedro remains a strong, recognizable name, particularly in states with large Hispanic populations such as Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Texas. The name's biblical and royal associations give it a timeless quality, while its straightforward pronunciation makes it accessible across cultures.
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, ultimately from the Greek petros meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It has been a consistently popular name in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries for centuries, appearing in the Bible as the name of the apostle Simon, whom Jesus called Peter. The name was borne by numerous kings and saints, contributing to its enduring use across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
Where Pedro is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Pedro” around the world
Where Pedro lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pete, Pedrito
Sibling names for Pedro
Names that share Pedro's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Maria, Ana, Carmen, Elena, Joana, Josefina, Consuela, Zoila, Andreia, Laurita, Mirta, Barba, Chinita, Iara, Perlita, Inocencia, Martita
Brothers: Jose, Carlos, Luis, Antonio, Diego, Francisco, Ramiro, Raul, Jacinto, Joao, Luiz, Paulo, Sixto, Cirilo, Diogo, Filipe, Guilherme, Joaquim, Jorgeluis, Joseantonio, Josemiguel, Juanito, Juanjose, Marcio, Romario, Joaopedro, Kauan, Rui, Angeldejesus, Nuno, Vitor
Names like Pedro
Names whose popularity has moved with Pedro's over the last 50 years.
