Pierre
Boy name · #1252 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Pierre? In official American birth records, Pierre has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 159 baby boys were named Pierre, placing it at #1252 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1124, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,321 boys born in 2025 was named Pierre.
The 145-year story
Pierre first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 13 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1988, when 475 boys were named Pierre — good for #414 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Pierre per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Pierre in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Pierre is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Pierre will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Pierre is most common
Geography matters for names, and Pierre is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Pierre is most common in GA (0.2 per 1,000), NC (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Pierre is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Pierre
Statistically, parents drawn to Pierre tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Derick, Antoine, Deandre, Bryant, and Terrance.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Pierre | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 159 | #1252 |
| 2024 | 159 | #1243 |
| 2023 | 177 | #1167 |
| 2022 | 178 | #1156 |
| 2021 | 196 | #1081 |
| 2020 | 177 | #1111 |
| 2019 | 184 | #1085 |
| 2018 | 194 | #1045 |
| 2017 | 157 | #1186 |
| 2016 | 173 | #1124 |
| 2015 | 170 | #1124 |
| 2014 | 203 | #1008 |
| 2013 | 205 | #974 |
| 2012 | 192 | #1017 |
| 2011 | 198 | #987 |
| 2010 | 211 | #949 |
| 2009 | 191 | #1020 |
| 2008 | 203 | #979 |
| 2007 | 192 | #1005 |
| 2006 | 185 | #997 |
| 2005 | 162 | #1035 |
| 2004 | 150 | #1067 |
| 2003 | 176 | #933 |
| 2002 | 170 | #945 |
| 2001 | 159 | #968 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Pierre?
In official American birth records, the name Pierre first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 13 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Pierre a popular boy name?
Pierre ranked #1252 among boys in 2025 with 159 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1124.
When was the name Pierre most popular?
Pierre peaked in 1988, when 475 American boys received the name (ranked #414 that year). Since 1988 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Pierre?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,321 newborn American boys was named Pierre. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.