Pierson
pi(er)-son
US Popularity:2879
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Son of Peter, son of Piers; Rock, stone
If picking a name for baby feels like being stuck between a rock and a hard place, then Pierson, which means “rock” or “stone,” may be the name for you. Greek in origin, Pierson is a boy’s name that will provide baby with a strong and solid foundation from the very beginning. Alternatively, Pierson is also an English patronymic name that means “son of Peter” or “son of Piers.” It’s a meaningful choice if you have a Peter or Piers in your family to whom you’d like to pay homage.
Pierson Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pierson is currently #4501 on The Bump
Boy:Pierson is currently #1487 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pierson is currently #2879 in U.S. births
Boy:Pierson is currently #938 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2879
in 2022
- 341
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 498, 500
Ancestry, Pierson Family History
House of Names, Pierson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Surname DB, Last name: Pierson
Behind the Name, Pierson, November 2019
Behind the Name, Piers, May 2020
Behind the Name, Peter, June 2023
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