Pierson
Pierson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หpษชษ.sษn/ ยท /หpษชษน.sษn/
Meaning and origin of Pierson
- A patronymic surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
From Piers + -son.
How popular is Pierson?
Since 1880, 111 girls and 3,522 boys in the U.S. have been named Pierson (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7410 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1137 in 2020. In 2025, 138 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Pierson FAQ
What does the name Pierson mean?
A patronymic surname transferred from the given name. From Piers + -son.
What is the origin of the name Pierson?
Pierson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Pierson?
Since 1880, 111 girls and 3,522 boys in the U.S. have been named Pierson (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7410 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1137 in 2020. In 2025, 138 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pierson a boy or girl name?
Pierson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 111 girls and 3,522 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.