Total births
1,552
Unisex name · since 1898
Pearson
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 1,552 babies named Pearson, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2754
- among boys today
- 1,552
- born since 1898
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Pearson currently ranks #2754 among unisex names in America, with 1,552 babies recorded since 1898.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pearson has been recorded 1,552 times among boys since 1898, currently ranked #2754 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 2025.
- #2754 among boys today
- 1,552 born since 1898
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Pearson is currently the #2754 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,552 born since 1898, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2754
- among boys today
- 1,552
- born since 1898
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Pearson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2754
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Pearson was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
58 babies were named Pearson in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Pearson compares
1,552 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Pearson's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pearson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,552 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Pearson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Pearson's full recorded timeline at 1986, 82% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 18% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1898, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 58 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Pearson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#2,754
Active since
1898
Pearson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Pearson popularity over time - girls
126 total births recorded since 2005 (Pearson as girls' name)
Pearson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Pearson's strongest decade.
447 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Pearson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 50
1910s
50 births
- 1920s 69
1920s
69 births
- 1930s 48
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 73
1980s
73 births
- 1990s 178
1990s
178 births
- 2000s
2000s
362 births
- 2010s
2010s
447 births
- 2020s
2020s
250 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 447 births (29% of all-time use).
How Pearson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Pearson's total volume
Pearson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Pearson by state
Where Pearson concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 118 | 7.6% |
| #2 | California | | 33 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 33 | 2.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Pearson's total US births 7.6%
Even split
118 of 1,552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pearson? ▼
Pearson has been given to 1,552 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2754 as of the latest data. 58 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Pearson most popular? ▼
Pearson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 447 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Pearson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pearson are Texas (118 births), California (33 births), Georgia (33 births).
Is Pearson a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Pearson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,552 births, and as a girl's name it has 126 births.
How long has the name Pearson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pearson since 1898 -- 128 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Pearson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pearl, Pearce, Pearlie, Peace, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pearson's data
- Pearson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (447 total births) through the 2020s (250) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Pearsons (118 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pearson
Nearby Names Like Pearson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pearson
Pearl Boy
3,922 births
Pearce Boy
#5085 1,247 births
Pearlie Boy
699 births
Peace Boy
#3870 351 births
Pearse Boy
214 births
Compare Pearson side by side: Pearson vs Pearl Pearson vs Pearce Pearson vs Pearlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Pearson
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2,550 births · Peak 2024
Geno #2755
3,725 births · Peak 2023
Galen #2752
16,500 births · Peak 1949
Arlan #2756
3,434 births · Peak 1936
Eugenio #2751
4,984 births · Peak 1982
Marlowe #2757
1,662 births · Peak 2024
Eben #2750
3,608 births · Peak 2012
Nicolo #2758
1,571 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1898–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pearson: #2754 Unisex Name - 1,552 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pearson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pearson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.