3,140births recorded
6Countries
2Variants
2025Peak · Sweden
#40Denmark 2025
Pele is a boy name family recorded 3,140 times in 6 countries since 1973. It ranks highest today in Denmark (#40 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2025, at 123.7 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Pelle (Denmark, Sweden, Belgium).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Pele
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle | Swedish | 1,481 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | #40 | 2023 | – |
| Pelle | Swedish | 1,468 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #101 | 2025 | ▲ 95 % |
| Pelle | Swedish | 44 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2022 | – |
| Pelle | Swedish | 5 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2022 | – |
| Pele | English | 103 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1981 | – |
| Pele | English | 39 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
Questions about Pele
How popular is the name Pele?
In 2025 it ranked #40 in Denmark. Official registers record 3,140 births across 6 countries.
What is Pele in other languages?
Pelle (Swedish).
When was Pele most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2025, at 123.7 births per 100,000.
Is Pele a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Pele is a boy name.