How Many People Are Named Pierce?
Complete statistics for the name Pierce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pierce means 'pointed spear', a rare name for boys today. That's just 1 in 18,648 Americans named Pierce, making it very uncommon. The majority, 75%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 19,999 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pierce Through the Generations
Pierce has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 668 births. Today, there are approximately 17,697 people named Pierce living in the US, with the average age being 28. This distribution skews heavily towards younger individuals, with 14,922 under 30, 2,481 aged between 30 and 60, and 2,596 over 60. Its modern appeal is evident, as it's less common among older demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Pierce
Pierce is a Greek given name. Notable people with the name include:Pierce A'Court-Ashe (1707–1768), British politician Pierce Askegren (1955–2006), American author Pierce M. Barron (1830–1887), American political figure Pierce Bird, Northern Irish footballer Pierce Boshelly, American painter and sculptor Pierce Brodkorb (1908–1992), American ornithologist Pierce Brosnan, Irish actor Pierce Brown, American author Pierce Butler (1744–1822), Irish rice planter Pierce Cahill (1869–1935), American politician Pierce H. Deamer Jr. (1907–1986), American politician Pierce Dod (1683–1754), British physi…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pierce's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Pierce
How Many People Have the Name Pierce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 132,277 people in the United States currently share the name Pierce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,506 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Pierce a Common or Rare Name?
Pierce is classified as Uncommon. 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 Pierce Mean?
Pierce means "pointed spear" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pierce in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Pierce Most Popular?
The name Pierce reached peak popularity in 2015, with 668 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Pierce?
Approximately 132,277 people named Pierce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 132,277. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,506 Americans.
Is Pierce a rare name?
Pierce is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,506 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pierce mean?
Pierce means "pointed spear" and comes from Old French origins.
Is Pierce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Pierce are male and 2% are female.
When was Pierce most popular?
Pierce peaked in 2015 with 668 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.