Pierce is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Pierce in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4271
US Rank #505
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About the Name Pierce
Pierce has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2167 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #365 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Pierce is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Pierce in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #540, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Pierce
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Pierce per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pierce in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Pierce is declining: down 2,167 places since 2019, to #4,271 in 2024. It peaked at #365 in 1996.
Pierce is more popular in the US (#540) than in the UK (#4271). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Pierce ranks #540 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Pierce (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2167 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Pierce
Almost certainly the only Pierce in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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