Pia
A female given name from Latin.
Every Pia since 1908 — 3,984 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pia
Pia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,456 in 2025 with 148 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 3,984 American babies have been named Pia. Its peak came in 2024, when 158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148 | #1,456 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,419 |
| 2023 | 152 | #1,460 |
| 2022 | 154 | #1,450 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1,826 |
| 2020 | 105 | #1,858 |
| 2019 | 96 | #2,009 |
| 2018 | 95 | #2,056 |
| 2017 | 103 | #1,951 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1,926 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2,496 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,532 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,379 |
| 2012 | 96 | #2,023 |
| 2011 | 70 | #2,579 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,967 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,397 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,921 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,457 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,300 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,855 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,971 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,279 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,153 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,511 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,499 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,384 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,415 |
| 1985 | 70 | #1,675 |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,090 |
| 1975 | 40 | #2,154 |
| 1970 | 68 | #1,486 |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,143 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,357 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,617 |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,319 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,311 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,311 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,084 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,713 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pia
- Pia Zadora Actor · b. 1953
- Pia Kjærsgaard Politician · b. 1947
- Pia Sundhage Soccer player · b. 1960
- Pia Degermark Actor · b. 1949
- Pia Cramling Politician · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pia mean?
A female given name from Latin.
How popular is the name Pia in 2025?
Pia ranked #1,456 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 148 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pia?
3,984 babies have been named Pia in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pia most popular?
Pia peaked in 2024, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Pia a boy or girl name?
Pia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pia rising or falling?
Pia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pia?
Well-known people named Pia include Pia Zadora (actor), Pia Kjærsgaard (politician), Pia Sundhage (soccer player).