Pearson
Pearson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หpษชษ.sษn/ ยท /หpษชษน.sษn/
Meaning and origin of Pearson
- A patronymic surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
From Piers + -son.
How popular is Pearson?
Since 1880, 126 girls and 1,552 boys in the U.S. have been named Pearson (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9592 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1261 in 1898. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Pearson FAQ
What does the name Pearson mean?
A patronymic surname transferred from the given name. From Piers + -son.
What is the origin of the name Pearson?
Pearson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Pearson?
Since 1880, 126 girls and 1,552 boys in the U.S. have been named Pearson (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9592 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1261 in 1898. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pearson a boy or girl name?
Pearson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 126 girls and 1,552 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.