Pierson
A patronymic surname transferred from the given name.
Every Pierson since 1912 — 3,633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pierson
Pierson is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,456 in 2025 with 123 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,633 American babies have been named Pierson. Its peak came in 2020, when 178 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Pierson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pierson 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 | 15 | #7,410 | 123 | #1,456 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,084 | 124 | #1,467 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,950 | 119 | #1,499 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,411 | 123 | #1,474 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,137 | 153 | #1,250 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,705 | 172 | #1,137 |
| 2019 | — | — | 146 | #1,279 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,479 | 168 | #1,149 |
| 2017 | — | — | 130 | #1,371 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,612 | 143 | #1,276 |
| 2015 | — | — | 134 | #1,323 |
| 2014 | — | — | 137 | #1,299 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,264 | 121 | #1,396 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,390 | 133 | #1,302 |
| 2011 | — | — | 120 | #1,394 |
| 2010 | — | — | 117 | #1,422 |
| 2009 | — | — | 118 | #1,432 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,978 | 104 | #1,551 |
| 2007 | — | — | 122 | #1,367 |
| 2006 | — | — | 93 | #1,581 |
| 2005 | — | — | 107 | #1,398 |
| 2004 | — | — | 90 | #1,501 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,729 | 66 | #1,812 |
| 2002 | — | — | 82 | #1,528 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,277 | 60 | #1,862 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49 | #2,079 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,740 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,279 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,593 |
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| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pierson mean?
A patronymic surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is the name Pierson in 2025?
Pierson ranked #1,456 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 123 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pierson?
3,633 babies have been named Pierson in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pierson most popular?
Pierson peaked in 2020, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Pierson a boy or girl name?
Pierson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pierson rising or falling?
Pierson has been roughly stable over the past decade.