US Popularity:3017
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.

How Popular Is The Name Pierson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Pierson is currently #3017 in U.S. births
Boy:Pierson is currently #1494 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1494
in 2023
- 20
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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