Pete
Male name · ↓ Falling
22,490
Total Births
1917
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Pete
Pete is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 22,490 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,242 births |
| 1890s | 1,483 births |
| 1900s | 2,077 births |
| 1910s | 2,921 births |
| 1920s | 3,027 births |
| 1930s | 2,519 births |
| 1940s | 2,552 births |
| 1950s | 2,397 births |
| 1960s | 2,047 births |
| 1970s | 1,131 births |
| 1980s | 760 births |
| 1990s | 334 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pete?
Pete has been given to 22,490 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1917 with 341 births that year.
Is Pete a boy or girl name?
Pete is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Pete most popular?
Pete was most popular in 1917, when 341 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Pete?
Pete first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).