Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Pele
//ˈpɛleɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19814 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
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Pele's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pele |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
Pele through the decades
- Pele peaked in 1981, when 9 babies were named Pele in the US.
- The 2000s were Pele's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.