Pistol Name Popularity and Statistics
Pistol is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Pistol?
Pistol is spelled P-I-S-T-O-L. The name has 6 letters.
Pistol Popularity in 2017
Rank#9,696
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage fell 952 places to #9,696 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2015.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Pistol Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2017. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Boys | 14 | #6,001 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Boys | 9 | #8,139 |
When Was Pistol 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.
2012 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,001
2013 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #11,000
2013 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,118
2010 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,139