Boys name · California
Pete in California
Pete was the 2717th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 5 babies named Pete that year. Since 1910, California families have named 5,696 babies Pete.
Popularity over time
Pete in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 126th |
| 1926 | 60 | 118th |
| 1942 | 69 | 149th |
| 1958 | 112 | 218th |
| 1975 | 55 | 334th |
| 1991 | 38 | 614th |
| 2007 | 12 | 1485th |
| 2025 | 5 | 2717th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 126th in 1910 to 2717th in 2025.
The most babies named Pete in California in a single year was 119, in 1961. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1917.
Across the country, Pete reached its best rank of 17th in New Mexico (1910). See Pete in every state →
How popular is Pete in California?
Pete was the 2717th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 5 babies named Pete that year. Since 1910, California families have named 5,696 babies Pete.
How many babies are named Pete in California?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Pete in California. The most babies named Pete in California in a single year was 119, in 1961.
What is the rank of Pete in California?
Pete ranked 2717th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1917.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.