#5402024 rank
2015peak year
18,036babies named Pierce since 1880
▼ 6%5-year trend
Pierce popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Pierce mean?
An English surname, a form of Piers, itself from Peter, Greek petros, 'rock.' Used as a given name with presidential links through Franklin Pierce.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Pierce
Same era, same vibe — if you like Pierce, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Pierces
- Franklin Pierce, president
Spellings & variants
PiersPearce
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