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Pearson
Pronounced PEER-sun /ˈpɪr.sən/High
Meaning: From the English surname Pearson, 'son of Piers' (Peter, 'rock; stone'); carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Pearson is an English surname, 'son of Piers,' turned given name. As a girl's name it reads as a modern surname pick; it is more often a boy's name, which we note - rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'PEER-sun').
For girls it appears only rarely, against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and solid.
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What does the name Pearson mean?
Pearson is an English surname meaning 'son of Piers' (Peter, 'rock; stone'), now used as a first name.
How do you pronounce Pearson?
It's said PEER-sun /ˈpɪr.sən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Pearson a boy or girl name?
Pearson is used for both, but more often for boys - we note the lean.
How popular is Pearson?
Pearson is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.