Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Pearce — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Peaches|Pearl
English◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Pearce

◈

PERS · 1 syllables

Share Pearce:
Compare with another name
Boy
#5180
↓ Fading
Boy
#5180
Popularity score: 14
↓ Fading
Peak
#2947 in 2022
5yr
-169 ranks
Velocity
-169
Birth frequency
5.3 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10949 in 2023

Peak: #10949 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5180 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Pearce

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #5180

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #10949 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-169 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning75

Deep etymological roots with documented history.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
EnglishSurname-as-first-nameClassicStrongUnisex1-syllablePatronymicRare
Character
piercing intellectsteadfast integrityquiet confidenceanalytical mind
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Pearces

athleticdeterminedcompetitiveresilientprofessional
STRONG
High confidence

Pearce is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5180 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -169 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5180 · very rare
Pearce at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Pierce, derived from the given name Pierce (from Latin 'Petrus'). Historically a patronymic surname adopted as a first name, meaning 'rock' or 'stone' in reference to Saint Peter.
Language root:Old English · Norman French · Latin
Peak rank:#2947 in 2022
5yr change:-169 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #5180 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Pearce Joza
Australian rugby league player
Pearce Quigley
Actress and model
Similar Sound
Pierce◈PiersPersPurseParis◈Perce
Similar Style
Beckett◈Barrett◈HarrisonSpencerArcher◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Pearce
Wren◈Hazel◈Finn◈IvyStellan◈Beckett◈Scout◈River◈
You Might Also Like
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Barrett◈
English · #186
→ Stable
Harrison
English · #121
→ Stable
Spencer
English · #388
→ Stable
Archer◈
English · #115
→ Stable
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Pearce · Overview
Summary

Pearce is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5180 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Strong character
Pearce carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 169 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
pearce.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →