Piers Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEERS / /pɪərz/Latin; Old French
Meaning
Latin: rock; Old French: Pierre (stone)
Historical & Cultural Background
Piers is derived from the Latin name 'Petrus', which means 'rock'. It became popular in medieval England, often associated with the name Peter. The name has been borne by various saints and is linked to the Christian faith. In literature, Piers Plowman is a notable allegorical poem from the 14th century, reflecting social issues of the time.
Trend Summary
Piers has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pierce
- Pearce
International Variants
- Piero (Italian)
- Pierre (French)
- Petr (Czech)
- Petrus (Latin)
Famous people named Piers
Piers Morgan is a British journalist and television personality known for his work on various news programs.
Piers Anthony is an American author famous for his fantasy and science fiction novels.
Piers Sellers was a British-American astronaut and climate scientist who flew on three Space Shuttle missions.
Piers Corbyn is a British weather forecaster and climate change skeptic known for his controversial views.
Fictional characters named Piers
Piers Plowman is the protagonist of the 14th-century allegorical poem 'Piers Plowman', representing the common man.
Piers is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Awakening', known for his role as a tactician.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Piers was first seen in the United States in 1952. Piers has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Piers has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Piers (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |