How popular is the name Pele in 2025?

Pele is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Pele most popular?

Pele peaked in 1981, reaching #4153 among US boy names.

Pele will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Pele entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #4153 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#4153

peak (1981)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Pele are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Pele alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Pele in 2025?: Pele is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Pele most popular?: Pele peaked in 1981, reaching #4153 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Pele with classmates?: Pele will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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