Will my child share the name Piers with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Piers per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Piers in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Piers becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Piers has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 629 places in the last five years. Its peak was #296 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Piers a good choice for a distinctive name?

Piers is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Piers a popular baby name in the United States?

Piers does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4002

Piers

Piers is a distinctive choice, ranked #4002 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Piers in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4002

About the Name Piers

Piers has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 629 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #296 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Piers is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.