Pearson
Meaningson of Piers · English
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,121 in 1898
31 babies were named Pearson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 737 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pearson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pearson, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pearson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPearson first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1898, when it ranked #1,121. Today it's #3,583, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPearson has slipped 737 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Pearson means “son of Piers”.
About the name Pearson
Pearson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Piers”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Pearson for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 79 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1898, when it ranked #1,121 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 49,020 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1910s | 6.5 | 154,560 boys |
| 1920s | 6.3 | 159,236 boys |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 223,714 boys |
| 1940s | 1.9 | 518,135 boys |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,030,928 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 253,807 boys |
| 1990s | 9.2 | 108,814 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,279 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,964 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,494 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 Pearson
What does the name Pearson mean?
Pearson means “son of Piers” in English.
What is the origin of the name Pearson?
Pearson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Pearson a boy or girl name?
Pearson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Pearson?
Pearson ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1898 (#1,121).