How Many People Are Named Pete?

43,644

people in the United States are named Pete

1 in 7,675 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1191

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0130%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

768 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: PEET
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of PETER.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 77.4 years old

Young (<30) 2,478
5.7%
Adult (30–60) 7,940
18.2%
Senior (>60) 33,226
76.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 7,611
California 5,691
Pennsylvania 2,453
Ohio 1,694
New Mexico 1,620
Illinois 1,466
Colorado 1,365
New York 1,308
Arizona 1,290
Michigan 938

💡 Fun Facts About "Pete"

  • 40 babies were named Pete in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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