Pierce means rock or stone — from the Old French/Norman variant of Peter, from the Greek petros. Pierce Brosnan IS one of the most beloved James Bonds. Franklin Pierce was the 14th US President. One syllable of Bond-most-beloved, presidential-heritage, and the Norman-French word for Peter's rock.
Pierce means rock — the Norman variant of Peter. Brosnan IS one of the most beloved Bonds. Franklin Pierce was the 14th President.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Norman-French; Pierce Brosnan (born 1953).
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Today
Pierce remains a beloved choice, ranking #510 in the US. 20,015 babies have been named Pierce since 1880.
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How popular is Pierce?
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Pierce appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2015, 648 babies received the name (ranked #466). Today it sits around #510, with roughly 601 babies named Pierce each year. Pierce's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 20,015 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Pierce's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Bond-presidential leadership. People named Pierce tend to be sharp, noble, and gifted at being both Bond AND presidential rock.
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