Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Piercen since 1999
Babies named Piercen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Piercen is a modern English name that follows the trend of turning surnames into first names, specifically using the patronymic -en suffix. It first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1999 and saw a brief peak in 2013, likely influenced by the popularity of similar names like Mason and Jackson. However, since 2014, its usage has been declining, reflecting shifts in naming tastes. While it has no recorded top states or a precise 1-in-N frequency, its low occurrence makes it a distinctive choice. The name carries the sturdy meaning 'son of Pierce,' linking it to the classic name Peter.
Piercen is a modern English surname-style coinage, formed by adding the patronymic suffix -en to the given name Pierce, which itself derives from Peter (from Greek Petros, meaning 'rock'). The name follows a pattern of using -en (as in Jackson or Mason) to create a distinct given name. It first appeared in the United States in 1999 and peaked in popularity in 2013, but has since declined in usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pierce, Percy
Sibling names for Piercen
Names that share Piercen's style, for a brother or sister.
