Pierson

Pierson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 124 boys in the United States.

Pierson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pierson

Pierson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Pierson first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1137 in 2020, and in 2024 124 babies received the name — 3,399 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pierson in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1137 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Pierson in 2024
124
Total since 1880
3,399

Pierson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#4647 in 2011
Babies named Pierson in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pierson mean?

The meaning of Pierson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pierson a boy or girl name?

Pierson is a boy name. In 2024, 124 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pierson?

Pierson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pierson?

Pierson first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1137 in 2020, and 124 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].