Pierson
Meaningson of Piers · English
- US rank
- #1,451
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,134 in 2020
123 babies were named Pierson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 317 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pierson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,889 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pierson, 123 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pierson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPierson first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,134.
- Then vs nowPierson is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,889.
- TrendPierson has slipped 317 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,451. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedPierson is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #678, followed by Alabama (#765) and Michigan (#905). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- Boy or girlPierson is given to both boys and girls: 89% of the 138 babies named Pierson in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Pierson means “son of Piers”.
About the name Pierson
Pierson 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 Pierson for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 62 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,134 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,451, with 123 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.0 | 142,602 boys |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 boys |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 213,675 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 71,788 boys |
| 2000s | 44 | 22,482 boys |
| 2010s | 72 | 13,908 boys |
| 2020s | 79 | 12,736 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 Pierson
What does the name Pierson mean?
Pierson means “son of Piers” in English.
What is the origin of the name Pierson?
Pierson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Pierson a boy or girl name?
Pierson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Pierson?
Pierson ranked #1,451 for US boys in 2025, given to 123 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,134).