Pearse
Meaningrock · Irish form of Pierce
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,762 in 1999
10 babies were named Pearse in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,343 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pearse, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pearse would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPearse first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #4,762.
- TrendPearse has climbed 4,343 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningPearse is an Irish form of Pierce, which means “rock”.
About the name Pearse
Pearse is a boy name of English origin meaning “rock”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-rse”. US birth records list Pearse for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 26 of those 38 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #4,762 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 298,507 boys |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 276,243 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 394,737 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Pearse
What does the name Pearse mean?
Pearse means “rock” in Irish, as a form of Pierce.
What is the origin of the name Pearse?
Pearse has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Pearse a boy or girl name?
Pearse is a boy name.
How popular is the name Pearse?
Pearse ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#4,762).