Pedro Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Pedro is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Pedro?
Pedro is spelled P-E-D-R-O. The name has 5 letters.
Pedro at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Pedro is the Spanish form of Peter, meaning “rock” or “stone.”
- Origin
- Pedro is derived from the Greek name Petros, which means “stone” or “rock”, passed into Spanish through Latin.
- Pronunciation
- PEH-droh · 2 syllables
Pedro Popularity in 2025
Rank#455
Recorded Births684
- Boys usage fell 52 places to #455 and recorded 117 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Pedro Mean?
Pedro is the Spanish form of Peter, meaning “rock” or “stone.”
Origin: Pedro is derived from the Greek name Petros, which means “stone” or “rock”, passed into Spanish through Latin.
How Do You Pronounce Pedro?
PronunciationPEH-droh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Pedro?
- History
- Pedro has been used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries and is associated with various religious and historical figures.
Pedro Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 684 | #455 |
| 2024 | Boys | 801 | #403 |
| 2023 | Boys | 756 | #420 |
| 2022 | Boys | 775 | #417 |
| 2021 | Boys | 722 | #430 |
| 2020 | Boys | 723 | #410 |
| 2019 | Boys | 784 | #398 |
| 2018 | Boys | 805 | #394 |
| 2017 | Boys | 811 | #395 |
| 2016 | Boys | 878 | #375 |
| 2015 | Boys | 875 | #368 |
| 2014 | Boys | 904 | #355 |
| 2013 | Boys | 925 | #346 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,017 | #317 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,049 | #307 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,193 | #282 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,276 | #269 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,409 | #248 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,609 | #230 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,651 | #219 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,645 | #218 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,517 | #226 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,559 | #224 |
When Was Pedro Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
1,704 recorded births
National rank #210
2001 · Boys
1,696 recorded births
National rank #210
1999 · Boys
1,690 recorded births
National rank #202
1998 · Boys
1,672 recorded births
National rank #200
Where Pedro Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #215 | 28 |
| TX | #257 | 153 |
| NE | #266 | 9 |
| AZ | #288 | 27 |
| CA | #334 | 108 |
| FL | #338 | 57 |
| IL | #345 | 31 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |