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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEER-suhn //ˈpɪərsən//
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: Son of Peter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pearson is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Piers," which itself is a variant of the name "Peter." The etymology can be traced back to the Greek word "petros," meaning "rock" or "stone," which was translated into Latin as "Petrus." This name was popularized in the Christian tradition through Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often considered the rock upon which the Church was built. The name Piers became common in England during the Middle Ages, particularly in the 12th century, and the suffix "-son" indicates "son of," thus forming Pearson, meaning "son of Piers." Historically, the name Pearson appears in various records throughout England, particularly in the context of land ownership and nobility.
Notable figures include individuals from the 13th century onward who held estates or were recorded in the Domesday Book. The name also gained prominence through literary works, such as the allegorical poem "Piers Plowman" by William Langland in the 14th century, which reflects social and religious themes of the time.
The name's association with Piers and Peter has contributed to its enduring presence in English culture. Culturally, Pearson carries connotations of strength and stability, resonating with the foundational meaning of its root name, Peter.
The name has been associated with various historical figures, including politicians and scholars, which has further solidified its significance in English-speaking societies. The diminutive form "Piers" remains relevant in historical contexts, reflecting the name's evolution and its ties to medieval English heritage.
Overall, Pearson embodies a rich linguistic and cultural history that traces back to early Christian traditions and medieval English literature.
Famous people named Pearson
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Pearson is a multinational publishing and education company best known for educational materials, assessments, and digital services.
Pearson is a British author best known for the book 'The Life of the Mind' and contributions to literary criticism.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pearson was first seen in the United States in 1898.
Pearson has ranked as high as #4490 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, California, North Carolina, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Pearson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pearson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pearson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pearson.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 56 | 47 | 9 |
| 2023 | 46 | 41 | 5 |
| 2022 | 53 | 44 | 9 |
| 2021 | 54 | 45 | 9 |
| 2020 | 47 | 42 | 5 |
| 2019 | 69 | 58 | 11 |
| 2018 | 48 | 39 | 9 |
| 2017 | 61 | 55 | 6 |
| 2016 | 57 | 51 | 6 |
| 2015 | 56 | 49 | 7 |
| 2014 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2013 | 39 | 34 | 5 |
| 2012 | 57 | 48 | 9 |
| 2011 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 39 | 6 |
| 2009 | 44 | 38 | 6 |
| 2008 | 62 | 52 | 10 |
| 2007 | 45 | 37 | 8 |
| 2006 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2005 | 36 | 30 | 6 |
| 2004 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2003 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1951 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1941 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1936 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1930 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1927 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1924 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1920 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1919 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1916 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1915 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1905 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1898 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Pearson (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |