Pierce
Boy name · English · Greek · Latin
Meaningstone · English form of Peter
- US rank
- #505
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #383 in 1886
598 babies were named Pierce in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pierce you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,856 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pierce, 598 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pierce would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPierce has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Pierces, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1886, when it reached #383.
- Where it's lovedPierce is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #227, followed by South Dakota (#257) and Kansas (#297). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningPierce is an English form of Peter, which means “stone”. Our records link it to English, Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Pierce
Pierce is a boy name of English, Greek and Latin origin meaning “stone”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-rce”. US birth records list Pierce for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #383 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #505, with 598 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.4 | 416,667 girls |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 254,453 girls |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 114,679 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,298 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 121 | 8,277 boys |
| 1890s | 110 | 9,068 boys |
| 1900s | 99 | 10,133 boys |
| 1910s | 63 | 15,803 boys |
| 1920s | 51 | 19,685 boys |
| 1930s | 39 | 25,846 boys |
| 1940s | 25 | 39,526 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 65,746 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 82,988 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 92,251 boys |
| 1980s | 42 | 24,062 boys |
| 1990s | 124 | 8,062 boys |
| 2000s | 245 | 4,078 boys |
| 2010s | 315 | 3,170 boys |
| 2020s | 325 | 3,073 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 Pierce
What does the name Pierce mean?
Pierce means “stone” in English, as a form of Peter.
What is the origin of the name Pierce?
Pierce has English, Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Pierce a boy or girl name?
Pierce is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Pierce?
Pierce ranked #505 for US boys in 2025, given to 598 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#383).