Pete
Pronunciation: [ p-EET ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pete first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 62 babies have been named Pete in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pete is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,013 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,013
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Pete is also used as a boy name, ranked #3090.
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"bold, to have courage"
#69,020 in US
Old English origin
"merriment, joyful laughter"
#69,003 in US
Italian/Slavic origin
"from Berlin; little shining one"
#69,192 in US
Spanish origin
"shaded promenade"
#69,126 in US
Latin origin
"star of the sea"
#69,106 in US
Greek origin
"gift of God"
#68,898 in US
Hebrew via English origin
"God is gracious"
#69,037 in US
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About the Name Pete
Pete is a girl name .
Is Pete a boy or girl name? Pete is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,013 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,090. Pete is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pete is currently ranked #69,013 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Pete include Petra, Petrona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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