Pearce
From Piers, the medieval vernacular form of Peter.
Every Pearce since 1912 — 1,296 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pearce
Pearce is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,666 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,296 American babies have been named Pearce. Its peak came in 2010, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pearce stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pearce year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,506 | 22 | #4,666 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,201 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,966 | 20 | #5,016 |
| 2022 | — | — | 43 | #2,950 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,160 | 33 | #3,473 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,132 | 34 | #3,324 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,167 | 31 | #3,615 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,288 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,864 |
| 2016 | — | — | 31 | #3,587 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,207 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,474 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,629 | 38 | #3,044 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,152 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,717 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40 | #2,980 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,992 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,795 | 36 | #3,172 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,362 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,366 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,268 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28 | #3,345 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34 | #2,803 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,387 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,202 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,829 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,730 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,176 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,288 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,415 |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,326 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,260 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pearce mean?
From Piers, the medieval vernacular form of Peter.
How popular is the name Pearce in 2025?
Pearce ranked #4,666 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pearce?
1,296 babies have been named Pearce in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pearce most popular?
Pearce peaked in 2010, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Pearce a boy or girl name?
Pearce is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pearce rising or falling?
Pearce is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.