Piedad is a Spanish given name derived from the Spanish word 'piedad', which means pity or compassion. It is often used as a female name and can also be found as a middle name. The name has been popular in Spain and Latin America for centuries, reflecting its connection to Christian values of mercy and kindness.
The name Piedad experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with its highest years being 1923 (12 births) and 1994 (9 births). However, there were many periods of low popularity, such as between 1930 to 1944 where it consistently had 5 or fewer births each year. Overall, there were a total of 252 babies named Piedad over the given period.