Pietro

Pietro is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “stone, rock.” In 2024 it was given to 31 boys in the United States.

Pietro at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“stone, rock”

About the name Pietro

Pietro belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “stone, rock” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pietro first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1164 in 1974, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 2,380 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pietro in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#1164 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Babies named Pietro in 2024
31
Total since 1880
2,380

Pietro in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1123 in 2016
Babies named Pietro in 2025
16
Total since 1996
332

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pietro mean?

Pietro means “stone, rock” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pietro a boy or girl name?

Pietro is a boy name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pietro?

Pietro comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Pietro?

Pietro first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #1164 in 1974, and 31 babies were given the name in 2024.

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