Pietro
Pietro is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Rock, stone.
Origin and history
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, originating from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It carries classical, European charm and has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,423 babies in the United States have been named Pietro since 1880. It ranks #2638 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1712.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.4 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- NJ (8.4 %)
- MA (7.4 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 171 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 212 |
| 1970-1980 | 378 |
| 1980-1990 | 280 |
| 1990-2000 | 271 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 215 |
Famous people named Pietro
- Pietro Mascagni: Composer, Conductor
- Pietro Boselli: Model, Engineer
Fun facts
- Pietro shares its direct linguistic roots with Peter, Pierre, and Pedro.
- The name has been borne by notable Italian historical figures, such as Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino.