Pedro
Pedro is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Rock, stone, or firm foundation.
Origin and history
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the classic name Peter, derived from the Greek word petros meaning rock or stone. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States for over a century due to its deep historical and cultural roots. Today, it remains a well-known classic name across English- and Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
94,083 babies in the United States have been named Pedro since 1880. It ranks #327 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #424.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.7 %)
- CA (25.9 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 237 |
| 1890-1900 | 284 |
| 1900-1910 | 487 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,650 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,901 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,508 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,044 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,772 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,067 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,498 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,178 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,134 |
| 2000-2010 | 15,621 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,241 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,461 |
Famous people named Pedro
- Pedro Pascal: Actor
- Pedro Almodóvar: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Pedro Martinez: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Pedrito, Dro
Fun facts
- Pedro was the regnal name of two emperors of Brazil and multiple kings of Portugal and Aragon.
- It is directly cognate with Peter, derived from the Greek translation of Jesus's Aramaic name Cephas.