How Many People Are Named Pearce?
Complete statistics for the name Pearce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pearce means 'rock' and has origins in Old English, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 286,002 Americans bearing it today. That's just 1,154 people who call themselves Pearce, keeping it a truly unique choice. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 3 represents creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 1,268 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pearce Through the Generations
With its peak year being 2010 when 45 babies were named Pearce, this name has seen a steady but slowly declining trend since then. Today, there are 1,154 people named Pearce living in the U.S., with most of them under 30 years old. This age distribution suggests that Pearce is a relatively new name, popular among parents in recent decades. As of now, 928 of these individuals are under 30, 217 are between 30 and 60, and 123 are over 60, indicating a younger demographic that's likely to continue the name's presence in the coming years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Pearce
Pearce is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Pearce Bailey (1865–1922), American neurologist and psychiatrist, Pearce Chiles (1867–1933), American baseball player Pearce Paul Creasman, archaeologist Pearce Hanley, Australian rules footballer Pearce Johnson, sports editor and American football executive Pearce Lane (1930–2018), American boxer Pearce Quigley, English actor Pearce Young (1918–1984), American politician Pearce Wright (1933–2005), British science journalist…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pearce's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Pearce
How Many People Have the Name Pearce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,981 people in the United States currently share the name Pearce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,055 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Pearce a Common or Rare Name?
Pearce is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Pearce Mean?
Pearce means "rock" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pearce in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Pearce Most Popular?
The name Pearce reached peak popularity in 2010, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Pearce?
Approximately 29,981 people named Pearce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 29,981. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,055 Americans.
Is Pearce a rare name?
Pearce is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,055 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pearce mean?
Pearce means "rock" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Pearce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Pearce are male and 4% are female.
When was Pearce most popular?
Pearce peaked in 2010 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.