How popular is the name Pleasant in 2025?

Pleasant is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Pleasant most popular?

Pleasant peaked in 1880, reaching #425 among US boy names.

Pleasant will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Pleasant entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #425 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#425

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Pleasant are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Pleasant alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Pleasant in 2025?: Pleasant is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Pleasant most popular?: Pleasant peaked in 1880, reaching #425 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Pleasant with classmates?: Pleasant will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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