Total births
3,522
Boys' name · since 1912
Pierson
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 3,522 babies named Pierson, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1462
- among boys today
- 3,522
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Pierson is the #1462 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,522 recorded since 1912.
Pierson has 3,522 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1462 as of the latest data, more common than 90% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1462 among boys today
- 3,522 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Pierson is currently the #1462 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 3,522 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1462
- among boys today
- 3,522
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Pierson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1462
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Pierson was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
172 babies were named Pierson in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Pierson compares
3,522 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Pierson's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pierson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,522 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 172 | 23 | 22,252 |
Pierson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pierson splits its recorded history at 1995: 91% of all births land in the more recent half, 9% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 172 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pierson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#1,462
Active since
1912
Pierson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 172
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Pierson popularity over time - girls
111 total births recorded since 1998 (Pierson as girls' name)
Pierson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Pierson's strongest decade.
1,349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Pierson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 40
1910s
40 births
- 1920s 28
1920s
28 births
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 269
1990s
269 births
- 2000s
2000s
891 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,349 births
- 2020s
2020s
814 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,349 births (38% of all-time use).
How Pierson 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 Pierson's total volume
Pierson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Pierson by state
Where Pierson concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 323 | 9.2% |
| #2 | California | | 177 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 166 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 151 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 129 | 3.7% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 127 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 79 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 70 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Pierson's total US births 9.2%
Even split
323 of 3,522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Pierson appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pierson? ▼
Pierson has been given to 3,522 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1462 as of the latest data. 172 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Pierson most popular? ▼
Pierson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,349 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Pierson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pierson are Texas (323 births), California (177 births), Florida (166 births).
How long has the name Pierson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pierson since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Pierson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pierce, Pierre, Pietro, Pieter, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pierson's data
- Pierson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,349 total births) through the 2020s (814) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Piersons (323 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 Pierson
Nearby Names Like Pierson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pierson
Pierce Boy
#538 20,245 births
Pierre Boy
#1244 19,069 births
Pietro Boy
#3613 2,423 births
Pieter Boy
#9115 1,011 births
Piero Boy
#4235 821 births
Compare Pierson side by side: Pierson vs Pierce Pierson vs Pierre Pierson vs Pietro
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Pierson
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Marquis #1459
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2,208 births · Peak 2020
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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, 1912–2025 (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. "Pierson: #1462 Boys' Name - 3,522 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pierson. 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 Pierson 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.