Pete Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEET / /piːt/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: Rock; English: Diminutive of Peter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pete is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' It is commonly used as a diminutive form of Peter. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries and has various cultural references. It has been associated with notable figures in history and popular culture.
Trend Summary
The name Pete has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Peter
- Petey
International Variants
- Piet (Dutch)
- Piero (Italian)
- Petr (Czech)
- Péter (Hungarian)
Famous people named Pete
Pete Townshend is a musician known for being the guitarist and primary songwriter of the rock band The Who.
Pete Rose is a former professional baseball player and manager, famous for his achievements in Major League Baseball.
Pete Davidson is a comedian and actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live.
Pete Sampras is a retired professional tennis player, recognized for his achievements in the sport during the 1990s.
Fictional characters named Pete
Pete is a character in Disney's animated films, often depicted as a villain and rival to Mickey Mouse.
Pete Wentz is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons,' known for his role as a member of the band Fall Out Boy.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pete was first seen in the United States in 1880. Pete has ranked as high as #592 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Mexico. In the past 5 years the name Pete has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pete (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 8 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 50 |
1881 | 57 |
1882 | 60 |
1883 | 43 |
1884 | 81 |
1885 | 56 |
1886 | 54 |
1887 | 47 |
1888 | 82 |
1889 | 60 |
1890 | 60 |
1891 | 53 |
1892 | 74 |
1893 | 64 |
1894 | 68 |
1895 | 66 |
1896 | 63 |
1897 | 76 |
1898 | 53 |
1899 | 74 |
1900 | 116 |
1901 | 79 |
1902 | 75 |
1903 | 69 |
1904 | 71 |
1905 | 86 |
1906 | 80 |
1907 | 122 |
1908 | 131 |
1909 | 120 |
1910 | 156 |
1911 | 143 |
1912 | 263 |
1913 | 340 |
1914 | 432 |
1915 | 531 |
1916 | 582 |
1917 | 639 |
1918 | 638 |
1919 | 628 |
1920 | 636 |
1921 | 668 |
1922 | 644 |
1923 | 623 |
1924 | 628 |
1925 | 646 |
1926 | 643 |
1927 | 599 |
1928 | 614 |
1929 | 584 |
1930 | 578 |
1931 | 592 |
1932 | 530 |
1933 | 514 |
1934 | 602 |
1935 | 588 |
1936 | 559 |
1937 | 510 |
1938 | 513 |
1939 | 543 |
1940 | 513 |
1941 | 534 |
1942 | 561 |
1943 | 640 |
1944 | 649 |
1945 | 578 |
1946 | 683 |
1947 | 738 |
1948 | 654 |
1949 | 580 |
1950 | 560 |
1951 | 537 |
1952 | 504 |
1953 | 531 |
1954 | 495 |
1955 | 551 |
1956 | 573 |
1957 | 651 |
1958 | 758 |
1959 | 768 |
1960 | 754 |
1961 | 697 |
1962 | 629 |
1963 | 609 |
1964 | 549 |
1965 | 449 |
1966 | 388 |
1967 | 379 |
1968 | 357 |
1969 | 342 |
1970 | 374 |
1971 | 360 |
1972 | 313 |
1973 | 279 |
1974 | 268 |
1975 | 258 |
1976 | 261 |
1977 | 262 |
1978 | 211 |
1979 | 269 |
1980 | 220 |
1981 | 236 |
1982 | 209 |
1983 | 206 |
1984 | 195 |
1985 | 182 |
1986 | 186 |
1987 | 172 |
1988 | 179 |
1989 | 179 |
1990 | 169 |
1991 | 167 |
1992 | 128 |
1993 | 146 |
1994 | 130 |
1995 | 118 |
1996 | 126 |
1997 | 121 |
1998 | 123 |
1999 | 110 |
2000 | 99 |
2001 | 90 |
2002 | 97 |
2003 | 94 |
2004 | 86 |
2005 | 80 |
2006 | 88 |
2007 | 89 |
2008 | 88 |
2009 | 82 |
2010 | 65 |
2011 | 66 |
2012 | 64 |
2013 | 63 |
2014 | 70 |
2015 | 62 |
2016 | 49 |
2017 | 56 |
2018 | 60 |
2019 | 44 |
2020 | 51 |
2021 | 58 |
2022 | 55 |
2023 | 54 |
2024 | 40 |