The namePietro
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, given in France mostly in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Peter, it comes from the Latin petrus, "stone".
Origin
Latin, through Italian.
History
Found in France since 1901, Pietro peaked in the early 1960s, given notably in families of Italian origin. It is still given today, quietly.
Popularity of the name Pietro
Pietro in France
Pietro was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 425 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Pietro. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Pietro in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Variants and related names
Pietro in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pietro mean?
Like Peter, it comes from the Latin petrus, "stone".
What is the origin of the name Pietro?
Latin, through Italian.
Is Pietro a girl's or a boy's name?
Pietro is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Pietro?
Variants and related names of Pietro include Pierre.