Pius
Every Pius since 1911 — 476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pius
Pius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,081 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 476 American babies have been named Pius. Its peak came in 1927, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Pius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,081 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,989 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,188 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,138 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,011 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,327 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,063 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,798 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,992 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,690 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,552 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,449 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,573 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,503 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,458 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,102 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,099 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,527 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,146 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,927 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,262 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,382 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,184 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,228 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,161 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,031 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,732 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pius
- Pius Ndiefi Soccer player · b. 1975
- Pius Ikedia Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pius in 2025?
Pius ranked #8,081 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pius?
476 babies have been named Pius in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pius most popular?
Pius peaked in 1927, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Pius a boy or girl name?
Pius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pius rising or falling?
Pius is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pius?
Well-known people named Pius include Pius Ndiefi (soccer player), Pius Ikedia (soccer player).