Pete
Peaked at #173 nationally in 1908, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Pete has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Pete — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3395
in 1938
Last ranked
#10946
in 1978
Years tracked
29
1916–1978
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Pete reached its peak popularity for girls in 1938, ranking #3395 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Pete hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1978, when it stood at #10946.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #10,946 | 5 |
| 1977 | #6,717 | 9 |
| 1973 | #9,378 | 5 |
| 1972 | #9,214 | 5 |
| 1971 | #7,151 | 7 |
| 1967 | #7,559 | 5 |
| 1966 | #6,368 | 6 |
| 1964 | #7,526 | 5 |
Pete — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#173
in 1908
Current rank
#3076
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Pete reached its peak popularity for boys in 1908, ranking #173 nationally with 131 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2038 (2014) to #3076 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Pete ranks #3076 nationally for boys, with 40 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,076 | 40 |
| 2023 | #2,501 | 54 |
| 2022 | #2,508 | 55 |
| 2021 | #2,367 | 58 |
| 2020 | #2,536 | 51 |
| 2019 | #2,837 | 44 |
| 2018 | #2,277 | 60 |
| 2017 | #2,333 | 56 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Pete most popular?
Pete was most popular in 1908, when it ranked #173 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Pete becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Pete?
At least 43,644 babies have been recorded with the name Pete in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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