Pierce
Boy name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Pierce: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2002.
A strong, classic choice with knightly overtones, Pierce is the English form of the French name Pierre, which itself derives from the Greek *petros*, meaning "rock" or "stone." It shares roots with the name Peter, famously borne by the biblical apostle considered the bedrock of the Christian church. In more recent times, the name is most associated with the suave Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, best known for playing secret agent James Bond. The surname of a famous bearer, U.S. President Franklin Pierce, is shared with Pierce County in Washington state. A further point of interest, the name also carries a slight but distinct Welsh heritage, where it can be a variant of *Prys*, meaning "son of Rhys."
Boy 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20026 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 54since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 17%vs prior 5y