Total births
364
Unisex name · since 1953
Pier
Pier has 364 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1957 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 364
- total births
- 1953–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Pier is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 364 have been recorded since 1953.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pier has been recorded 364 times among girls since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1994.
- 364 total births
- 1953–1994 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
364 girls have been named Pier since 1953, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1994.
- 364
- total births
- 1953–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Pier was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
35 babies were named Pier in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Pier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pier's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pier at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Pier popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1994
- Peak year (1957)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Pier popularity over time - boys
119 total births recorded since 1954 (Pier as boys' name)
Pier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Pier's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Pier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
153 births
- 1960s
1960s
141 births
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
- 1980s 33
1980s
33 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 153 births (42% of all-time use).
Pier by state
Where Pier concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Pier's total US births 1.6%
Even split
6 of 364 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pier? ▼
Pier has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 35 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Pier most popular? ▼
Pier was most popular in the 1950s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Pier most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pier are New York (6 births), California (5 births).
Is Pier a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Pier is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 364 births, and as a boy's name it has 119 births.
How long has the name Pier been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pier since 1953 -- 42 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Pier? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pierce, Pierina, Piedad, Pierrette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Pier's data
- Pier's decade-level peak was the 1950s (153 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Piers (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Pier
Nearby Names Like Pier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pier
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Pierina Girl
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Piedad Girl
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Pierrette Girl
240 births
Pieper Girl
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Compare Pier side by side: Pier vs Pierce Pier vs Pierina Pier vs Piedad
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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, 1953–1994 (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. "Pier: Baby Name Since 1953 - 364 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pier. 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 Pier 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.