Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Pierce.
National Rank (2025)
#505
All-Time Peak Rank
#394 (1886)
Total U.S. Births
20,245
Unisex Distribution98.1% Boy / 1.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Pierce Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Pierce
According to SSA data, Pierce achieved its highest historical rank of #394 in 1886. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 648 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 7.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Pierce scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-7.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record648Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:133
1890s:127
1900s:133
1910s:413
1920s:560
1930s:409
1940s:373
1950s:306
1960s:234
1970s:179
1980s:779
1990s:2,398
2000s:4,898
2010s:5,931
2020s:3,372
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPierce
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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