Pierson
Boy name · #1453 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Pierson? In official American birth records, Pierson has been tracked continuously since 1912, giving it 113 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 123 baby boys were named Pierson, placing it at #1453 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1317, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,634 boys born in 2025 was named Pierson.
Babies named Pierson per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 113-year story
Pierson first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 172 boys were named Pierson — good for #1134 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Pierson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Pierson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Pierson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Pierson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Pierson is most common
State-level data for Pierson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Pierson
Statistically, parents drawn to Pierson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Pearson, Jenson, Branson, Ellison, and Maison.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Pierson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 | #1451 |
| 2024 | 124 | #1459 |
| 2023 | 119 | #1498 |
| 2022 | 123 | #1468 |
| 2021 | 153 | #1245 |
| 2020 | 172 | #1134 |
| 2019 | 146 | #1277 |
| 2018 | 168 | #1141 |
| 2017 | 130 | #1365 |
| 2016 | 143 | #1275 |
| 2015 | 134 | #1317 |
| 2014 | 137 | #1296 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1387 |
| 2012 | 133 | #1299 |
| 2011 | 120 | #1385 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1415 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1425 |
| 2008 | 104 | #1543 |
| 2007 | 122 | #1365 |
| 2006 | 93 | #1575 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1390 |
| 2004 | 90 | #1491 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1800 |
| 2002 | 82 | #1514 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1841 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Pierson?
In official American birth records, the name Pierson first appeared in 1912 (over 113 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 113 years.
Is Pierson a popular boy name?
Pierson ranked #1453 among boys in 2025 with 123 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1317.
When was the name Pierson most popular?
Pierson peaked in 2020, when 172 American boys received the name (ranked #1134 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Pierson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,634 newborn American boys was named Pierson. 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.