Pierce Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEERS / /pɪərs/English; Irish
Meaning
English: rock; Irish: son of the spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pierce is derived from the Old French name Piers, which is a form of Peter. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The name has also been associated with various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Trend Summary
The name Pierce has seen a steady level of popularity in the United States, remaining relatively consistent over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Piers
- Piercey
International Variants
- Piers (English)
- Piero (Italian)
- Pedro (Spanish)
Famous people named Pierce
Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor best known for his role as James Bond in several films.
Pierce Hawthorne is a fictional character from the television show 'Community', portrayed by Chevy Chase.
Pierce Butler was an American politician and a signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Pierce Gagnon is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Looper' and 'The Last Ship.'.
Fictional characters named Pierce
Pierce Hawthorne is a character from the television series 'Community', known for his eccentric personality.
Pierce is a character in the video game 'Mass Effect', serving as a member of the crew.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pierce was first seen in the United States in 1880. Pierce has ranked as high as #802 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Pierce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pierce (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 80 | |
CA | 47 | |
PA | 33 | |
FL | 30 | |
NY | 29 | |
GA | 23 | |
MA | 21 | |
NC | 21 | |
IL | 18 | |
TN | 15 | |
MI | 14 | |
IN | 14 | |
LA | 13 | |
OH | 12 | |
WA | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 16 |
1881 | 7 |
1882 | 14 |
1883 | 5 |
1884 | 15 |
1885 | 15 |
1886 | 21 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 14 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 21 |
1891 | 5 |
1892 | 22 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 9 |
1895 | 14 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 13 |
1898 | 13 |
1899 | 8 |
1900 | 15 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 15 |
1903 | 14 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 15 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 17 |
1908 | 14 |
1909 | 13 |
1910 | 11 |
1911 | 19 |
1912 | 25 |
1913 | 36 |
1914 | 40 |
1915 | 48 |
1916 | 57 |
1917 | 58 |
1918 | 58 |
1919 | 61 |
1920 | 57 |
1921 | 65 |
1922 | 62 |
1923 | 53 |
1924 | 75 |
1925 | 56 |
1926 | 43 |
1927 | 49 |
1928 | 59 |
1929 | 41 |
1930 | 55 |
1931 | 49 |
1932 | 37 |
1933 | 39 |
1934 | 28 |
1935 | 32 |
1936 | 48 |
1937 | 47 |
1938 | 32 |
1939 | 42 |
1940 | 33 |
1941 | 38 |
1942 | 33 |
1943 | 37 |
1944 | 41 |
1945 | 23 |
1946 | 43 |
1947 | 37 |
1948 | 41 |
1949 | 47 |
1950 | 31 |
1951 | 35 |
1952 | 28 |
1953 | 24 |
1954 | 40 |
1955 | 36 |
1956 | 30 |
1957 | 33 |
1958 | 20 |
1959 | 29 |
1960 | 29 |
1961 | 32 |
1962 | 25 |
1963 | 20 |
1964 | 33 |
1965 | 19 |
1966 | 20 |
1967 | 16 |
1968 | 23 |
1969 | 17 |
1970 | 18 |
1971 | 19 |
1972 | 14 |
1973 | 24 |
1974 | 18 |
1975 | 11 |
1976 | 17 |
1977 | 17 |
1978 | 23 |
1979 | 18 |
1980 | 17 |
1981 | 17 |
1982 | 27 |
1983 | 55 |
1984 | 85 |
1985 | 107 |
1986 | 89 |
1987 | 101 |
1988 | 137 |
1989 | 144 |
1990 | 136 |
1991 | 140 |
1992 | 202 |
1993 | 208 |
1994 | 222 |
1995 | 223 |
1996 | 309 |
1997 | 308 |
1998 | 312 |
1999 | 338 |
2000 | 458 |
2001 | 399 |
2002 | 438 |
2003 | 512 |
2004 | 478 |
2005 | 502 |
2006 | 454 |
2007 | 544 |
2008 | 538 |
2009 | 575 |
2010 | 547 |
2011 | 565 |
2012 | 570 |
2013 | 608 |
2014 | 621 |
2015 | 648 |
2016 | 647 |
2017 | 547 |
2018 | 588 |
2019 | 590 |
2020 | 580 |
2021 | 585 |
2022 | 518 |
2023 | 537 |
2024 | 553 |