Pierson
Pierson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Piers (son of Peter); ultimately meaning rock or stone.
Origin and history
Pierson originated as an English surname meaning son of Piers, the Anglo-Norman form of Peter. It has seen growing use as a given name in the United States in recent years as part of the surname-as-given-name trend. Its sound aligns closely with traditional names like Pearson and Pierce.
Popularity in the United States
3,522 babies in the United States have been named Pierson since 1880. It ranks #2154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1180.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.4 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- FL (10 %)
- MI (9.1 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 891 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,349 |
| 2020-2029 | 814 |
Famous people named Pierson
- Pierson Fodé: Actor, Model
Nicknames
Pierce, Pier
Fun facts
- Pierson developed as a patronymic surname based on Piers, which was the popular Anglo-Norman medieval form of Peter.
- While historically used primarily as a family name, Pierson has gained steady traction as a given name in 21st-century America.