Pete
- Pronunciation
- [Pete]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Rock. Form Of Peter.
- Origin
- English
Pete Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 43,474 baby boys have been named Pete. The name peaked in 1959 with 768 US births that year (rank #285). In 2024, ranked #3076 nationally — 2,791 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Pete
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Pete births are: Texas (7,603), California (5,686), Pennsylvania (2,453).
Other English-Origin Names Like Pete
If you like Pete's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Pete's exact length and starting letter: Paco, Page, Paki, Pall, Pant.
Quick Facts About Pete
Famous People Named Pete
4 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Pete.
- Pete Best — Drummer (1941)
- Pete Maravich — Basketball Player (1947)
- Pete Seeger — Folk Singer (1919)
- Pete Townshend — Guitarist (1945)
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Compare Pete to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Pete against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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