Declining since 2011, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Pike since 1975
Babies named Pike per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Pike is an uncommon English name with roots in nature and weaponry. First recorded as a given name in 1975, it has never broken into mainstream popularity. Its peak year was 2014, and since 2011 it has been on a downward trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with about 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. Pike's top states are none, as it remains rare across the country. Its sharp, monosyllabic sound and surname style appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, nature-inspired name.
Derived from the Old English 'pīc' meaning 'pointed hill' or the Middle English 'pike' referring to the fish or a spear-like weapon. As a surname, it denoted someone living near a pointed hill or a pike fish; as a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by surname usage and the word's strong, sharp connotations.
Sibling names for Pike
Names that share Pike's style, for a brother or sister.
