Pier

Pier is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “earthworm and Wattwurm.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Pier at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“earthworm and Wattwurm”
Pronunciation
/piːr/

About the name Pier

Pier belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “earthworm and Wattwurm” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pier first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3583 in 1961, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 119 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pier in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#3583 in 1961
Peak year
1983
Babies named Pier in 2024
5
Total since 1880
119

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pier mean?

Pier means “earthworm and Wattwurm” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pier a boy or girl name?

Pier is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pier?

Pier comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Pier?

Pier first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #3583 in 1961, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Pier?

Pier is pronounced /piːr/ (IPA).

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