Holding steady.
Popularity of Piedad since 1915
Babies named Piedad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Piedad is a Spanish devotional name meaning 'piety', drawn from the Marian title Our Lady of Piety. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 and reached its peak popularity in 1923, during a period when many Spanish Catholic families favored names reflecting religious virtues. Despite its strong cultural roots, the name has seen very limited use in recent decades. Its trajectory has been stable but low, with no significant revival. The name has never been widespread enough to appear in top state rankings, and its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with deep religious heritage.
Piedad is a Spanish vocabulary name meaning 'piety' or 'mercy', taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Piedad (Our Lady of Piety). It was widely used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, especially in the early 20th century. The name reflects a tradition of Marian devotional names, though its usage has declined significantly since its peak.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pie, Piedadita
Sibling names for Piedad
Names that share Piedad's style, for a brother or sister.
