Piero
Every Piero since 1961 — 821 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Piero
Piero is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,111 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 821 American babies have been named Piero. Its peak came in 2007, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Piero stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Piero year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,111 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,298 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,779 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,325 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,201 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,903 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,506 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,059 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,373 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,926 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,320 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,122 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,248 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,508 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,269 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,423 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,881 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,079 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,984 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,588 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,278 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,563 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,289 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,226 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,299 |
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Famous people named Piero
- Piero della Francesca Painter · 1415–1492
- Piero di Cosimo de' Medici Politician · 1416–1469
- Piero di Cosimo Painter · 1462–1522
- Piero the Unfortunate Nobleman · 1472–1503
- Piero Manzoni Painter · 1933–1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Piero in 2025?
Piero ranked #4,111 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Piero?
821 babies have been named Piero in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Piero most popular?
Piero peaked in 2007, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Piero a boy or girl name?
Piero is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Piero rising or falling?
Piero is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Piero?
Well-known people named Piero include Piero della Francesca (painter), Piero di Cosimo de' Medici (politician), Piero di Cosimo (painter).