How Many People Are Named Pedro?

Complete statistics for the name Pedro: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Pedro
Rare
Latin

Pedro means rock solid, stemming from Latin origins; it's rare, with just 1 in 4,300 Americans bearing this name today. That's around 76,743 people, and its popularity peaked in 2000.

~6,980
Living in US
1 in 47,486
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rock solid
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Dependable Strong Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, structure, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,048,745
Worldwide Bearers
#50
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
191,000
🇺🇸 United States
179,980
🇨🇱 Chile
136,166
🇪🇨 Ecuador
127,889
🇨🇺 Cuba
115,151
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
91,413
🇵🇾 Paraguay
73,995
🇧🇴 Bolivia
57,470
🇺🇾 Uruguay
15,036
🇫🇷 France
12,171

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
76,326 (99%)
♀ Female
417 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
33,529
Would be under 30 (36%)
36,293
Would be 30–60 (39%)
24,039
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 93,861 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
64
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Pedro Through the Generations

Pedro has seen a steady presence across generations, with a notable peak in 2000 when 1,711 babies were given this name. Today, there are 76,743 people named Pedro living in the United States, showing a slight decline from its peak but maintaining a strong legacy. The age distribution reveals a balanced spread, with 36% under 30, 38% aged 30-60, and 26% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 28,262
California 23,134
New York 8,270
Florida 4,209
Illinois 3,695
Arizona 3,161
New Jersey 2,369
New Mexico 1,636
Massachusetts 1,382
Pennsylvania 1,088

⭐ Famous People Named Pedro

Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Pedro

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pedro's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Pedro

How Many People Have the Name Pedro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,980 people in the United States currently share the name Pedro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,486 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Pedro a Common or Rare Name?

Pedro is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Pedro Mean?

Pedro means "rock solid" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pedro in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Pedro Most Popular?

The name Pedro reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,711 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Pedro?

Approximately 6,980 people named Pedro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,980. That works out to roughly 1 in 47,486 Americans.

Is Pedro a rare name?

Pedro is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,486 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pedro mean?

Pedro means "rock solid" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Pedro more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Pedro are male and 1% are female.

When was Pedro most popular?

Pedro peaked in 2000 with 1,711 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,980
All-Time Births6,980
1 in X1 in 47,486
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2000
World Rank#50
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.