Pierce Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Pierce is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Pierce?
Pierce is spelled P-I-E-R-C-E. The name has 6 letters.
Pierce at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the given name Peter, which means “rock” or “stone.”
- Origin
- Pierce is commonly associated as a surname and given name derived from the personal name Peter, which has roots in Greek and Latin.
- Pronunciation
- peerce · 1 syllable
Pierce Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,917
Recorded Births20
Rank#505
Recorded Births598
- Girls usage fell 1,248 places to #5,917 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 33 places to #505 and recorded 44 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Pierce Mean?
Derived from the given name Peter, which means “rock” or “stone.”
Origin: Pierce is commonly associated as a surname and given name derived from the personal name Peter, which has roots in Greek and Latin.
How Do You Pronounce Pierce?
Pronunciationpeerce
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Pierce?
- History
- The name Pierce has historical use in English-speaking countries, often appearing as a surname and occasionally as a given name.
Pierce Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 20 | #5,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 598 | #505 |
| 2024 | Girls | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2024 | Boys | 554 | #538 |
| 2023 | Girls | 22 | #5,549 |
| 2023 | Boys | 537 | #546 |
| 2022 | Girls | 32 | #4,378 |
| 2022 | Boys | 518 | #571 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 585 | #503 |
| 2020 | Girls | 24 | #5,168 |
| 2020 | Boys | 580 | #502 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 590 | #489 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 588 | #490 |
| 2017 | Girls | 15 | #7,442 |
| 2017 | Boys | 547 | #523 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14 | #7,988 |
| 2016 | Boys | 647 | #473 |
| 2015 | Girls | 20 | #6,236 |
| 2015 | Boys | 648 | #465 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 621 | #469 |
When Was Pierce Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
648 recorded births
National rank #465
2016 · Boys
647 recorded births
National rank #473
2014 · Boys
621 recorded births
National rank #469
2013 · Boys
608 recorded births
National rank #462
Where Pierce Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| KS | #297 | 12 |
| SC | #311 | 17 |
| CO | #329 | 19 |
| UT | #351 | 13 |
| WI | #355 | 15 |
| PA | #378 | 28 |