Pedrum
An Iranian boy's name derived from the Persian word "padram" meaning "I liberate".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Pedrum. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pedrum today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pedrum births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pedrum. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pedrum. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1986 SSA rank
#7,534
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Pedrum: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pedrum by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pedrum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pedrum
The name Pedrum has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "pedram," which means "father" or "patriarch." This name's roots can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled Persia from the 6th to the 4th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pedrum can be found in the Avesta, the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism. The name appears in the form of "Padraam," referring to a wise and respected figure in the Zoroastrian tradition. This suggests that the name was in use during the time of the Achaemenid Empire and held a significant cultural and religious significance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Pedrum. One of the earliest was Pedrum I, a Sasanian king who ruled Persia from 628 to 629 CE. He was known for his brief but eventful reign, during which he attempted to restore the Zoroastrian faith and resist the growing influence of Islam in the region.
Another prominent figure was Pedrum Ganjavi, a renowned Persian poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly influential and are still studied and celebrated today.
In the 14th century, Pedrum Soltani was a revered Sufi mystic and poet from Shiraz, Iran. His poetic works, imbued with Sufi wisdom and mysticism, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and culture.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Pedrum Khavari was a celebrated Iranian painter and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 1992. His works, which often depicted traditional Persian themes and motifs, are regarded as significant contributions to the modern art movement in Iran.
Another notable figure was Pedrum Siadatian, an Iranian-American scientist and entrepreneur who was born in 1957. He made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology and was instrumental in the development of several groundbreaking medical technologies.
While the name Pedrum has Persian roots, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions influenced by Persian civilization. Its enduring presence throughout history reflects the rich cultural heritage and significance of this ancient name.
People
Pedrum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pedrum as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pedrum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pedrum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pedrum going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Pedrum a common name?
We classify Pedrum as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pedrum most popular?
The single biggest year for Pedrum was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pedrum is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pedrum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pedrum a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pedrum in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Pedrum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pedrum in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pedrum can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Pedrum as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Pedrum on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.