Total births
821
Boys' name · since 1961
Piero
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 821 babies named Piero, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4235
- among boys today
- 821
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Piero is the #4235 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 821 recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Piero has been recorded 821 times among boys since 1961, currently ranked #4235 nationally and more common than 70% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #4235 among boys today
- 821 born since 1961
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Piero is currently the #4235 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 821 born since 1961, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4235
- among boys today
- 821
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Piero vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4235
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Piero was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
37 babies were named Piero in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Piero compares
821 Top 34% higher than 66% of 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
Piero's all-time total is 124% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Piero | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 821 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Piero's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Piero's full recorded timeline at 1998, 71% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 29% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Piero at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#4,235
Active since
1961
Piero popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Piero by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Piero's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Piero births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 34
1960s
34 births
- 1970s 69
1970s
69 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
175 births
- 2020s
2020s
157 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 223 births (27% of all-time use).
How Piero 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 Piero's total volume
Piero vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Piero by state
Where Piero concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 89 | 10.8% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 4.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 28 | 3.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Piero's total US births 10.8%
Even split
89 of 821 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Piero? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 821 babies named Piero. Today it holds rank #4235 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 37 births.
When was Piero most popular? ▼
Piero was most popular in the 2000s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Piero most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Piero are Florida (89 births), California (39 births), New York (28 births).
How long has the name Piero been used? ▼
Piero has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 65 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Piero? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pierce, Pierre, Pierson, Pietro, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Piero's data
- Piero's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (223 total births) through the 2020s (157) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Pieros (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Piero
Nearby Names Like Piero
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Piero
Pierce Boy
#538 20,245 births
Pierre Boy
#1244 19,069 births
Pierson Boy
#1462 3,522 births
Pietro Boy
#3613 2,423 births
Pieter Boy
#9115 1,011 births
Compare Piero side by side: Piero vs Pierce Piero vs Pierre Piero vs Pierson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Piero
Leonid #4234
494 births · Peak 2022
Artur #4236
858 births · Peak 2019
Nachman #4233
743 births · Peak 2012
Cavan #4237
1,714 births · Peak 2008
Mathieu #4232
2,416 births · Peak 2000
Johnmichael #4238
2,285 births · Peak 1995
Neftali #4231
2,290 births · Peak 2003
Mazin #4239
809 births · Peak 2025
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, 1961–2025 (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. "Piero: #4235 Boys' Name - 821 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/piero. 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 Piero 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.