Pier
Every Pier since 1953 — 483 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pier
Pier is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1953, 483 American babies have been named Pier — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1957, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Pier stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pier 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,743 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,615 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,687 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,540 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,773 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,099 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,888 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,362 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #12,014 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,587 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,972 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,940 | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,894 | — | — |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,183 | — | — |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,211 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Pier
- Pier Paolo Pasolini Film director · 1922–1975
- Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma Politician · 1503–1547
- Pier Gerlofs Donia Social activist · 1480–1520
- Pier Angeli Actor · 1932–1971
- Pier Luigi Nervi Architect · 1891–1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pier in 2025?
Pier did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Pier?
483 babies have been named Pier in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pier most popular?
Pier peaked in 1957, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Pier a boy or girl name?
Pier is used for both: about 75% of babies named Pier have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Pier rising or falling?
Pier has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Pier?
Well-known people named Pier include Pier Paolo Pasolini (film director), Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma (politician), Pier Gerlofs Donia (social activist).