Pedro

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Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This timeless name carries strong biblical significance, as it was given by Jesus to his apostle Simon, symbolizing steadfastness and reliability.

Current Popularity

#455 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #477, likely #400 to #554

↗Declining

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 647. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,049
  • 2012: 1,017
  • 2013: 925
  • 2014: 904
  • 2015: 875
  • 2016: 878
  • 2017: 811
  • 2018: 805
  • 2019: 784
  • 2020: 723
  • 2021: 722
  • 2022: 775
  • 2023: 756
  • 2024: 801
  • 2025: 684
  • 2026 (projected): 647

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Pete, Pedrito, Perico, Pepe, Per
  • •Easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish-speaking contexts
  • •Strong cross-cultural recognition across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal
  • •Common in Hispanic communities but still distinctive in English-speaking countries
  • •Rich historical and religious significance dating back to biblical times

Famous People

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Pedro Pascal

Actor known for 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Last of Us'

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Pedro Almodóvar

Oscar-winning Spanish film director

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Pedro Martínez

Hall of Fame baseball pitcher

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Pedro II

Last Emperor of Brazil

Statistics

94,083

Total births since 1880

2000

Peak year

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