Pietro
Every Pietro since 1909 — 2,423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pietro
Pietro is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,074 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 2,423 American babies have been named Pietro. Its peak came in 1974, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pietro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pietro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,074 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,668 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,046 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,746 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,849 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,709 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,478 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,983 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,877 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,145 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,068 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,098 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,830 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,689 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,942 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,061 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,803 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,269 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,333 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,662 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,027 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,829 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,096 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,882 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,695 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,507 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,741 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,140 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,210 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,841 |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,251 |
| 1970 | 37 | #1,391 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,901 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,290 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,789 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,962 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,563 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,048 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,729 |
| 1920 | 18 | #1,944 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,497 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pietro
- Pietro Perugino Painter · 1446–1523
- Pietro Mascagni Composer · 1863–1945
- Pietro Badoglio Politician · 1871–1956
- Pietro Aretino Writer · 1492–1556
- Pietro da Cortona Painter · 1596–1669
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pietro in 2025?
Pietro ranked #3,074 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pietro?
2,423 babies have been named Pietro in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pietro most popular?
Pietro peaked in 1974, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Pietro a boy or girl name?
Pietro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pietro rising or falling?
Pietro is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pietro?
Well-known people named Pietro include Pietro Perugino (painter), Pietro Mascagni (composer), Pietro Badoglio (politician).