Piero
Piero is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Rock or stone.
Origin and history
Piero is an Italian masculine given name derived from the Greek name Petros. It serves as the traditional Italian equivalent of Peter. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name associated with Italian cultural heritage.
Popularity in the United States
821 babies in the United States have been named Piero since 1880. It ranks #3855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1770.
States where it is most popular
- FL (51.4 %)
- CA (22.5 %)
- NY (16.2 %)
- NJ (6.9 %)
- VA (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 175 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Famous people named Piero
- Piero della Francesca: Painter, Mathematician
- Piero Ferrari: Businessman, Executive
Fun facts
- The name was prominent during the Italian Renaissance, borne by famous figures like painter Piero della Francesca.
- Piero evolved as a regional Italian variant alongside Pietro, both stemming from the Late Latin Petrus.