Pierson
boy name#1451 in 2025Pierson entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1134 in 2020, ranks #1451 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1451
rank today
#1134
peak (2020)
123
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2630 |
| 1920s | #4014 |
| 1930s | #3491 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3535 |
| 1960s | #3646 |
| 1970s | #5680 |
| 1980s | #4330 |
| 1990s | #3015 |
| 2000s | #1599 |
| 2010s | #1316 |
| 2020s | #1376 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Pierson has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Pierson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pierson is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pierson in 2025?
- Pierson ranks #1451 among US boy names in 2025, with 123 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pierson most popular?
- Pierson peaked in 2020, reaching #1134 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pierson with classmates?
- Pierson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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