A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Pietro since 1909
Babies named Pietro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 171 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 212 |
| 1970s | 378 |
| 1980s | 280 |
| 1990s | 271 |
| 2000s | 261 |
| 2010s | 349 |
| 2020s | 215 |
Meaning & origin
Pietro has been in use in the United States since at least 1909, though it has never been a top-tier name nationally. Its highest ranking came in 1974, when it reached peak popularity. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2001, reflecting renewed interest in classic Italian names. The name is most common in Massachusetts and Florida, states with large Italian American communities. Pietro offers a strong cultural identity rooted in Italian heritage.
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, which derives from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." The name has been widely used in Italy for centuries, particularly in regions with strong Catholic traditions, as Saint Peter is revered as the first pope. It remains a classic choice in Italian-speaking communities.
Where Pietro is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Pietro” around the world
Where Pietro lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Piet, Piero
Variants: Piero
Sibling names for Pietro
Names that share Pietro's style, for a brother or sister.
