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Pierce

♀ Girl

Pronounced PEERSS /ˈpɪrs/High

Meaning: From a surname form of Piers (a medieval Peter) — from Greek petros, 'rock, stone'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Solid as a rock: Pierce is a surname form of Peter — 'rock, stone'. Crisp, strong, and sleek — used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningFrom a surname form of Piers (a medieval Peter) — from Greek petros, 'rock, stone'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4734 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 369

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219962024

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

Pierce comes from a surname form of Piers — a medieval English form of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock, stone'. A crisp, strong, sleek surname-name (Pierce Brosnan), here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, rock at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Pierce comes from Piers, a medieval form of Peter, 'rock' (Greek petros) — a crisp, strong surname-name (actor Pierce Brosnan), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Pierce — root etymology

Variations

PiersPearcePeter

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pierce mean?

Pierce is a surname form of Peter — Greek 'rock, stone'.

How do you pronounce Pierce?

It's said PEERSS /ˈpɪrs/ — a single syllable.

Is Pierce a boy or girl name?

Pierce is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Pierce?

Pierce is rare for girls in the U.S.

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