Pearce Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Pearce is an English name derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
Meaning of the Name Pearce
Pearce is an English name that originated from the medieval given name Piers, a variant of Peter. It is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. The name has a strong and sturdy connotation, symbolizing reliability and dependability. It can also be associated with strength and resilience, like a solid rock. Pearce is a surname that has been adopted as a first name in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Pearce
The popularity for the name Pearce peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 45 births, which ranked number 6,192 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Pearce had the most female births in 2019 with 8, which ranked number 11,333 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 45, which ranked number 2,680 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Pearce has declined slightly over the last ten years from 45 births to 43 births, a decline of -4.44%. Among males, Pearce has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 43 births, an increase of 13.16%. Among females, Pearce has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pearce
- 20 Year Trend of Pearce: 26.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Pearce: -4.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Pearce: 13.16%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Pearce: -100.00%
Popularity of Pearce by State
For males, Pearce was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Pearce. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Pearce
- Total Births of Pearce: 43 (-0.45%)
- Male Births of Pearce: 44 (1.24%) 0
Given the downward trend of Pearce over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.45% decrease in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. Male births for Pearce have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 44 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.24%.