Pietro Boy

Popularity: #898 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PYET-ro /ˈpjɛ.tro/

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Rock; stone (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Pietro is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Petrus, which means "rock" or "stone." This Latin form is a translation of the Greek name Petros, which also carries the same meaning. The name is historically significant as it is associated with Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often regarded as the foundation of the Christian Church.

The name entered the English language through the Old French form Pierre, which was used in medieval England, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into English culture. Saint Peter, who lived in the 1st century CE, is a pivotal figure in Christianity, and his name has been borne by numerous popes throughout history, further solidifying its importance in religious contexts.

The name Pietro has been used in various forms across different cultures, including Pedro in Spanish and Pierre in French, all tracing back to the same etymological roots. The name gained prominence in Italy during the Middle Ages and has been borne by various notable figures, including artists and scholars, contributing to its cultural resonance.

In addition to its religious significance, the name Pietro has been associated with strength and stability due to its literal meaning of "rock." This symbolism has made it a favored choice in Italian culture, often reflecting qualities of resilience and steadfastness. The diminutive form Piero has also emerged, commonly used in informal contexts, yet retaining the same foundational meaning.

Overall, Pietro embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, linking linguistic roots with significant religious and social narratives.

Famous people named Pietro

In this section, you will find notable people named Pietro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Pietro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Pietro who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Pietro Mascagni is a composer best known for Cavalleria Rusticana, L'amico Fritz, and Iris.

Pietro Pizzuti is an actor best known for The Last Emperor, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and The Name of the Rose.

Pietro Lombardi is a singer best known for his participation in Deutschland sucht den Superstar and his album Pietro Lombardi.

Pietro Ferrero is a businessman best known for co-founding the Ferrero Group and creating Nutella.

Fictional characters named Pietro

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Pietro Maximoff is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is also known as Quicksilver, a superhero with superhuman speed and agility.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Pietro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarcoLucaGiovanniAlessandroMatteoFrancesco

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Pietro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PaoloPieroPabloPeterPhilippePietPietraPietrolo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pietro was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Pietro has ranked as high as #2761 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Pietro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Pietro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pietro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pietro.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 40 40
2024 31 31
2023 41 41
2022 30 30
2021 44 44
2020 29 29
2019 33 33
2018 40 40
2017 42 42
2016 37 37
2015 38 38
2014 25 25
2013 27 27
2012 29 29
2011 40 40
2010 38 38
2009 28 28
2008 35 35
2007 23 23
2006 28 28
2005 23 23
2004 24 24
2003 31 31
2002 22 22
2001 23 23
2000 24 24
1999 30 30
1998 30 30
1997 34 34
1996 27 27
1995 27 27
1994 21 21
1993 27 27
1992 26 26
1991 29 29
1990 20 20
1989 25 25
1988 28 28
1987 25 25
1986 37 37
1985 25 25
1984 21 21
1983 28 28
1982 34 34
1981 26 26
1980 31 31
1979 26 26
1978 26 26
1977 35 35
1976 39 39
1975 47 47
1974 52 52
1973 41 41
1972 29 29
1971 46 46
1970 37 37
1969 32 32
1968 31 31
1967 25 25
1966 20 20
1965 18 18
1964 21 21
1963 19 19
1962 16 16
1961 16 16
1960 14 14
1959 13 13
1958 10 10
1957 9 9
1956 7 7
1955 6 6
1954 10 10
1953 5 5
1952 7 7
1950 8 8
1947 6 6
1946 6 6
1942 6 6
1936 5 5
1935 6 6
1933 6 6
1932 5 5
1931 11 11
1930 15 15
1929 11 11
1928 9 9
1927 18 18
1926 13 13
1925 21 21
1924 27 27
1923 18 18
1922 20 20
1921 16 16
1920 18 18
1919 18 18
1918 23 23
1917 20 20
1916 21 21
1915 22 22
1914 12 12
1913 12 12
1912 12 12
1909 5 5

Top States for Pietro (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MA 8
62%
FL 5
38%