43,800births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1926Peak · British Columbia
#2363United States 2025
Pete is a boy name family recorded 43,800 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2363 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1926, at 104.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Pete
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete | English | 43,700 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2363 | 1884 | ▲ 5 % |
| Pete | English | 72 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1918 | – |
| Pete | English | 18 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1926 | – |
| Pete | English | 10 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2007 | – |
Questions about Pete
How popular is the name Pete?
In 2025 it ranked #2363 in the United States. Official registers record 43,800 births across 4 countries.
When was Pete most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1926, at 104.8 births per 100,000.
Is Pete a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Pete is a boy name.