Total births
242
Boys' name · since 1996
Joaopedro
242 babies named Joaopedro in U.S. Social Security records since 1996, with the highest year being 2008. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #10331
- among boys today
- 242
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Joaopedro is the #10331 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 242 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Joaopedro recorded 242 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #10331 nationally today, ahead of 28% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #10331 among boys today
- 242 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Joaopedro is currently the #10331 boys' name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 242 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10331
- among boys today
- 242
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Joaopedro vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10331
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Joaopedro was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
31 babies were named Joaopedro in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Joaopedro compares
242 41st percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Joaopedro's all-time total is 34% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Joaopedro | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 242 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Joaopedro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Joaopedro's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Joaopedro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#10,331
Active since
1996
Joaopedro popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Joaopedro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Joaopedro's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Joaopedro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
114 births
- 2010s
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 44
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 114 births (47% of all-time use).
Joaopedro by state
Where Joaopedro concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 32 | 13.2% |
| #2 | Connecticut | | 6 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 6 | 2.5% |
Massachusetts share of Joaopedro's total US births 13.2%
Even split
32 of 242 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Joaopedro? ▼
Joaopedro has been given to 242 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10331 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Joaopedro most popular? ▼
Joaopedro was most popular in the 2000s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Joaopedro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Joaopedro are Massachusetts (32 births), Connecticut (6 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Joaopedro been used? ▼
Records for Joaopedro go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Joaopedro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joaquin, Joan, Joao, Joah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Joaopedro's data
- Joaopedro's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (114 total births) through the 2020s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Joaopedros (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Joaopedro
Nearby Names Like Joaopedro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Joaopedro
Joaquin Boy
#340 35,601 births
Joan Boy
#1013 7,701 births
Joao Boy
#1391 2,353 births
Joah Boy
#2113 1,241 births
Joachim Boy
#4442 1,203 births
Compare Joaopedro side by side: Joaopedro vs Joaquin Joaopedro vs Joan Joaopedro vs Joao
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Joaopedro
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Joaopedro: #10331 Boys' Name - 242 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/joaopedro. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Joaopedro draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.