Rising since 1985, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Piero since 1961
Babies named Piero per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Piero's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Piero is the Italian form of Peter, a name of Greek origin meaning "rock." Used in Italy since medieval times, it has a strong cultural resonance, particularly through the Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca. In the United States, Piero has seen a gradual rise in use since 1985, with its highest rank of 4050 occurring in 2022. It remains relatively rare, with an occurrence of 1 in every 65695 births in 2025. The name is most popular in Florida, reflecting its appeal in states with significant Italian-American communities. While not as common as the standard English Peter, Piero offers a distinctive Italian flair that parents seeking a name with European heritage often appreciate.
Piero is an Italian variant of Peter, which derives from the Greek name Petros meaning "rock" or "stone." The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, often in honor of Saint Peter. It has been borne by numerous Italian artists and historical figures, including the Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca.
Where Piero is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Piero” around the world
Where Piero lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pie, Piero
Sibling names for Piero
Names that share Piero's style, for a brother or sister.
