Pedro Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEH-droh / ˈpeðɾoSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Rock; stone (from Greek Petros)
Historical & Cultural Background
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Peter, which has its roots in the Greek word 'petros' meaning rock or stone. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spain and Portugal, and has significant religious connotations due to Saint Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. It has been widely used across Latin America and among Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
Trend Summary
Pedro has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pêdro
- Pietro
International Variants
- Pietro (Italian)
- Pierre (French)
- Petr (Czech)
- Petar (Croatian)
- Pedro (Spanish)
- Pêdro (Portuguese)
Famous people named Pedro
Pedro Almodóvar is a Spanish filmmaker known for his influential works in cinema.
Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor recognized for his roles in popular television series.
Pedro Martinez is a former professional baseball player who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Pedro Infante was a famous Mexican actor and singer, celebrated for his contributions to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
Fictional characters named Pedro
Pedro is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life' who plays a supporting role.
Pedro is a character in the children's book series 'The Magic School Bus' known for his adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pedro was first seen in the United States in 1880. Pedro has ranked as high as #376 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Pedro has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pedro (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 157 | |
TX | 151 | |
FL | 74 | |
AZ | 35 | |
NY | 33 | |
GA | 29 | |
IL | 24 | |
NC | 22 | |
MA | 21 | |
TN | 16 | |
IN | 15 | |
OH | 14 | |
AL | 13 | |
SC | 12 | |
MD | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 31 |
1881 | 14 |
1882 | 27 |
1883 | 18 |
1884 | 30 |
1885 | 23 |
1886 | 24 |
1887 | 19 |
1888 | 25 |
1889 | 26 |
1890 | 32 |
1891 | 25 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 31 |
1894 | 32 |
1895 | 23 |
1896 | 40 |
1897 | 21 |
1898 | 27 |
1899 | 25 |
1900 | 44 |
1901 | 36 |
1902 | 44 |
1903 | 44 |
1904 | 43 |
1905 | 51 |
1906 | 50 |
1907 | 66 |
1908 | 53 |
1909 | 56 |
1910 | 83 |
1911 | 76 |
1912 | 120 |
1913 | 127 |
1914 | 162 |
1915 | 193 |
1916 | 200 |
1917 | 231 |
1918 | 226 |
1919 | 232 |
1920 | 279 |
1921 | 327 |
1922 | 329 |
1923 | 341 |
1924 | 433 |
1925 | 423 |
1926 | 404 |
1927 | 411 |
1928 | 481 |
1929 | 473 |
1930 | 501 |
1931 | 367 |
1932 | 347 |
1933 | 310 |
1934 | 363 |
1935 | 356 |
1936 | 315 |
1937 | 325 |
1938 | 300 |
1939 | 324 |
1940 | 317 |
1941 | 339 |
1942 | 326 |
1943 | 357 |
1944 | 397 |
1945 | 367 |
1946 | 444 |
1947 | 456 |
1948 | 529 |
1949 | 512 |
1950 | 533 |
1951 | 525 |
1952 | 540 |
1953 | 546 |
1954 | 603 |
1955 | 556 |
1956 | 585 |
1957 | 615 |
1958 | 614 |
1959 | 655 |
1960 | 657 |
1961 | 615 |
1962 | 708 |
1963 | 643 |
1964 | 706 |
1965 | 701 |
1966 | 677 |
1967 | 731 |
1968 | 787 |
1969 | 842 |
1970 | 888 |
1971 | 911 |
1972 | 842 |
1973 | 865 |
1974 | 980 |
1975 | 983 |
1976 | 956 |
1977 | 958 |
1978 | 1,018 |
1979 | 1,097 |
1980 | 1,091 |
1981 | 1,228 |
1982 | 1,205 |
1983 | 1,089 |
1984 | 1,120 |
1985 | 1,245 |
1986 | 1,166 |
1987 | 1,257 |
1988 | 1,307 |
1989 | 1,470 |
1990 | 1,543 |
1991 | 1,614 |
1992 | 1,670 |
1993 | 1,666 |
1994 | 1,628 |
1995 | 1,586 |
1996 | 1,566 |
1997 | 1,498 |
1998 | 1,672 |
1999 | 1,690 |
2000 | 1,704 |
2001 | 1,696 |
2002 | 1,555 |
2003 | 1,559 |
2004 | 1,517 |
2005 | 1,645 |
2006 | 1,651 |
2007 | 1,609 |
2008 | 1,409 |
2009 | 1,276 |
2010 | 1,192 |
2011 | 1,049 |
2012 | 1,017 |
2013 | 925 |
2014 | 904 |
2015 | 875 |
2016 | 878 |
2017 | 811 |
2018 | 805 |
2019 | 783 |
2020 | 723 |
2021 | 722 |
2022 | 775 |
2023 | 755 |
2024 | 799 |