Pierce
boy name#505 in 2025Pierce entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #383 in 1886, ranks #505 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#505
rank today
#383
peak (1886)
598
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #543 |
| 1890s | #632 |
| 1900s | #681 |
| 1910s | #851 |
| 1920s | #926 |
| 1930s | #1030 |
| 1940s | #1129 |
| 1950s | #1397 |
| 1960s | #1684 |
| 1970s | #2383 |
| 1980s | #1403 |
| 1990s | #697 |
| 2000s | #507 |
| 2010s | #480 |
| 2020s | #528 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Pierce has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 18,000 people named Pierce are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pierce alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pierce in 2025?
- Pierce ranks #505 among US boy names in 2025, with 598 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pierce most popular?
- Pierce peaked in 1886, reaching #383 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pierce with classmates?
- Pierce will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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