Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Pedro.
National Rank (2025)
#455
All-Time Peak Rank
#188 (1992)
Total U.S. Births
94,083
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Pedro Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Pedro
According to SSA data, Pedro achieved its highest historical rank of #188 in 1992. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 1,704 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Pedro scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-21.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,704Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:237
1890s:284
1900s:487
1910s:1,650
1920s:3,901
1930s:3,508
1940s:4,044
1950s:5,772
1960s:7,067
1970s:9,498
1980s:12,178
1990s:16,134
2000s:15,621
2010s:9,241
2020s:4,461
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPe-dro
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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