Pete Mai

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Pete Mai — English
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Pete Mai is a name that combines English origins. The first name Pete is a masculine given name of English origin. Pete is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Pete Accetturo, American YouTuber and voice actor Pete Alonso (born 1994), American baseball player Pete Appleton (1904–1974), American baseball player Pete Buttigieg (born 1982), American politician Pete Berezney (1923–2008), American football player Pete Burns (1959–2016), British singer, member of the band Dead or Alive Pete D'Alonzo (1929–2001), American football player Pete Davidson (born 1993), American comedian Pete Docter (born 1968), American animator, film director and producer Pete Fairbanks (born 1993), American . The surname Mai: Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most. Pete is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Pete reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Pete

English

Pete is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Pete Accetturo, American YouTuber and voice actor Pete Alonso (born 1994), American baseball player Pete Appleton (1904–1974), American baseball player Pete Buttigieg (born 1982), American politician Pete Berezney (1923–2008), American football player Pete Burns (1959–2016), British singer, member of the band Dead or Alive Pete D'Alonzo (1929–2001), American football player Pete Davidson (born 1993), American comedian Pete Docter (born 1968), American animator, film director and producer Pete Fairbanks (born 1993), American .

Surname: Mai

Vietnamese

Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Pete is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Pete by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Pete Mai

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Pete Mai:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Pete?
The first name Pete originates from English. Pete is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Pete Accetturo, American YouTuber and voice actor Pete Alonso (born 1994), American baseball player Pete Appleton (1904–1974), American baseball player Pete Buttigieg (born 1982), American politician Pete Berezney (1923–2008), American football player Pete Burns (1959–2016), British singer, member of the band Dead or Alive Pete D'Alonzo (1929–2001), American football player Pete Davidson (born 1993), American comedian Pete Docter (born 1968), American animator, film director and producer Pete Fairbanks (born 1993), American .
When was Pete most popular?
The name Pete reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mai?
The surname Mai originates from Vietnamese. Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most.
What are the origins of the name Pete Mai?
The name Pete Mai combines two different traditions: the first name Pete has English roots, while the surname Mai originates from Vietnamese.
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