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Pearson

♂ Boy

Pronounced PEER-sohn /ˈpir.soʊn/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Pearson is an English boy's name whose origin is uncertain.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3639 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,552

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201918982025

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 used in English, though its origin is recorded as uncertain. It has the look of a surname-style name ending in -son, but without firm data its exact derivation cannot be stated.

The name reads in two clear syllables, PEER-son, with a polished, last-name-as-first-name quality. No variations or bearers are recorded to add further detail.

Did you know? Pearson likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Pearson — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Pierson— A like-sounding name with the same -son ending.
Carson— Shares the surname-style -son shape and two-syllable feel.
Emerson— Another surname-name with the same -son close.
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Maison— shares Pearson's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pearson mean?

Pearson is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Pearson?

It's commonly said PEER-sohn /ˈpir.soʊn/.

Is Pearson a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Pearson is used as a boy name.

How popular is Pearson?

In 2024, Pearson ranked #2774 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.

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