Pedro
Pedro is a distinctive choice, ranked #782 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Pedro in their class.
About the Name Pedro
Pedro has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 383 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #777 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Pedro is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Pedro in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #401, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Pedro
- Pedro Ruiz (actor) — Pedro Ruiz is a Spanish radio presenter, actor, screenwriter and comedian.
- Pedro Díaz — Pedro Díaz may refer to: Pedro Díaz de Tenorio, archbishop of Toledo Pedro Díaz (missionary), Spanish missionary Pedro Díaz de Durana (ca. 1658 – ca.
- Pedro I of Brazil — Dom Pedro I, known in Brazil and in Portugal as "the Liberator" (Portuguese: o Libertador) or "the Soldier King" (o Rei Soldado) in Portugal, was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1831 (under the name of Pedro I) and...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Pedro
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Pedro
Almost certainly the only Pedro in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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