Total births
522
Boys' name · since 1908
Metro
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 522 babies named Metro, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 522
- total births
- 1908–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Metro sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 522 recorded since 1908.
Metro has 522 recorded births among boys since 1908, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1958.
- 522 total births
- 1908–1958 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
522 boys have been named Metro since 1908, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1958.
- 522
- total births
- 1908–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Metro was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
48 babies were named Metro in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Metro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Metro's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1908, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Metro at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Metro popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1958
- Peak year (1919)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Metro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Metro's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Metro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
249 births
- 1920s
1920s
187 births
- 1930s 33
1930s
33 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 249 births (48% of all-time use).
How Metro compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Metro's total volume
Metro vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Metro by state
Where Metro concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 309 | 59.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 20 | 3.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Metro's total US births 59.2%
Even split
309 of 522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Metro? ▼
522 babies have been named Metro since 1908. It was last recorded in 1958. The peak year was 1919 with 48 births.
When was Metro most popular? ▼
Metro was most popular in the 1910s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Metro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Metro are Pennsylvania (309 births), New York (20 births).
How long has the name Metro been used? ▼
Metro has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 51 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Metro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mete, Metin, Metehan, Method, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Metro's data
- Metro's decade-level peak was the 1910s (249 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Metros (309 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Metro
Nearby Names Like Metro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Metro
Mete Boy
#9461 155 births
Metin Boy
35 births
Metehan Boy
#8788 33 births
Method Boy
24 births
Metthew Boy
21 births
Compare Metro side by side: Metro vs Mete Metro vs Metin Metro vs Metehan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1908–1958 (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. "Metro: Baby Name Since 1908 - 522 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/metro. 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 Metro 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 June 2026.