BoyEnglish origin

Pierce: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A keen and perceptive child with sharp wit.

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#505
Peak
#394 in 1886

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #45818801900: #67419001910: #102919101920: #92119201930: #90619301940: #117519401950: #131019501960: #151419601970: #219319701980: #292619801990: #88819902000: #49820002005: #49620052010: #47620102015: #46620152020: #5052020#1#2926

What Pierce Means

Pierce is a boy name of English origin. A keen and perceptive child with sharp wit.

How Popular Pierce Is

Pierce currently ranks #505 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #394 in 1886. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Pierce

  • Pierce peaked at #394 in the U.S. in 1886.
  • Pierce is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It exudes elegance and sophistication.

Names Like Pierce

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Sibling Names for Pierce

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Questions About Pierce

What does Pierce mean?

Pierce is a boy name of English origin. A keen and perceptive child with sharp wit.

How popular is Pierce?

Pierce currently ranks #505 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #394 in 1886. It has held steady.

Where does Pierce come from?

Pierce comes from English roots. Pierce peaked at #394 in the U.S. in 1886.

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