Pershing
boy namePershing entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #334 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#334
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1065 |
| 1920s | #3071 |
| 1940s | #2901 |
| 1950s | #3329 |
| 1960s | #3601 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pershing are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pershing alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pershing in 2025?
- Pershing is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Pershing most popular?
- Pershing peaked in 1918, reaching #334 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pershing with classmates?
- Pershing will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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