Pierre Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Pierre means 'rock' or 'stone' and is associated with solidity and reliability.
Meaning of the Name Pierre
Pierre is a French name derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It has biblical origins, as the name was given to the apostle Simon by Jesus, symbolizing his strong character. Pierre is a popular name in French-speaking countries and is often associated with qualities such as solidity, reliability, and stability.
Popularity of the Name Pierre
The popularity for the name Pierre peaked in popularity in the year 1988 with 475 births, which ranked number 892 out of 20,435 unique names for that year. Pierre had the most female births in 1985 with 12, which ranked number 5,679 out of 12,504 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1988 with 475, which ranked number 414 out of 8,492 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Pierre has declined slightly over the last ten years from 192 births to 177 births, a decline of -7.81%. Among males, Pierre has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 192 births to 177 births, a decline of -7.81%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pierre
- 20 Year Trend of Pierre: 4.12%
- 10 Year Trend of Pierre: -7.81%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Pierre: -7.81%
Popularity of Pierre by State
For males, Pierre was most popular in Southeastern states with 52 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 19 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Pierre. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 19 | 1084 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 12 | 1049 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 13 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 12 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 17 | 1199 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Pierre
- Total Births of Pierre: 176 (-0.81%)
- Male Births of Pierre: 176 (-0.81%)
Given the downward trend of Pierre over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 176 births in 2024. Male births for Pierre have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 176 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.81%.