Holding steady.
Popularity of Pier since 1953
Babies named Pier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 153 | 5 |
| 1960s | 141 | 18 |
| 1970s | 31 | 0 |
| 1980s | 33 | 33 |
| 1990s | 6 | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Pier is a rare given name in the United States, never entering the top 1000 since records began in 1880. First recorded in 1953, it saw its peak usage in 1957, though still infrequent. As a variant of Peter, it carries the meaning of 'rock' or 'stone'. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, with no significant revival. With no top states or common similar names, Pier remains a highly uncommon choice.
Pier is primarily a short form of Peter, which comes from the Greek Petros meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It may also be an Italian variant of Piero. Historically, Pier has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, often as a diminutive, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Pear, Pere
Sibling names for Pier
Names that share Pier's style, for a brother or sister.
