Pete
boy name#2363 in 2025Pete entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #173 in 1908, ranks #2363 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2363
rank today
#173
peak (1908)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #213 |
| 1890s | #211 |
| 1900s | #196 |
| 1910s | #198 |
| 1920s | #212 |
| 1930s | #219 |
| 1940s | #239 |
| 1950s | #301 |
| 1960s | #352 |
| 1970s | #484 |
| 1980s | #636 |
| 1990s | #968 |
| 2000s | #1553 |
| 2010s | #2247 |
| 2020s | #2539 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Pete has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Pete are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pete alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pete in 2025?
- Pete ranks #2363 among US boy names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pete most popular?
- Pete peaked in 1908, reaching #173 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pete with classmates?
- Pete will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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