Pedro

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Rock; Stone

Background: The name Pedro originates from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name 'Petrus,' which means 'rock' or 'stone.' This term is derived from 'petra,' the Latin word for rock, reflecting the strength and stability associated with the name.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#326
Total births
93,892
Most popular decade
2000s (46,899 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-46 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.5% male 0.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
31
First year rank
#299
Peak year
2000
Peak year births
1,704
Peak rank
#210
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
799
Recent rank
#401

Female

First year
1927
First year births
9
First year rank
#3,285
Peak year
1986
Peak year births
18
Peak rank
#4,348
Most recent year
2004
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#16,098

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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