Holding steady, #1,252 for boys today.
Popularity of Pierre since 1880
Babies named Pierre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 108 |
| 1890s | 96 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 328 |
| 1920s | 559 |
| 1930s | 615 |
| 1940s | 764 |
| 1950s | 1,557 |
| 1960s | 2,160 |
| 1970s | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 4,042 |
| 1990s | 2,361 |
| 2000s | 1,754 |
| 2010s | 1,887 |
| 2020s | 1,046 |
Meaning & origin
The name Pierre is the French form of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone', and has a long history in France and other French-speaking regions. In the United States, Pierre has maintained a steady presence, ranking 1252 in 2025, with about 1 in 10,743 boys receiving the name that year. Its peak popularity occurred in 1986, reflecting a period of moderate use. The name has been consistently used since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security data, and shows a stable trajectory over the decades. Pierre is most common in states like Maryland, Louisiana, and Georgia, indicating a cultural or regional preference. Despite its French origins, it has been adopted across the English-speaking world, often chosen by families with French heritage or those seeking a classic, international name.
Pierre is the French form of Peter, which derives from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It has been used in France since the Middle Ages and is associated with Saint Peter, the apostle. The name has remained consistently popular in French-speaking regions.
Where Pierre is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Pierre” around the world
Where Pierre lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
285
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pete, Pierrot
Sibling names for Pierre
Names that share Pierre's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Claire, Marie, Sophie, Anne, Isabelle, Anette, Angelle, Annette, Antionette, Antoinette, Arlette, Brigitte, Chantal, Cherie, Claudette, Claudine, Evette, Francine, Georgette, Helaine, Ivette, Ivonne, Jacquelin, Jeanette, Jeanne, Jeannine, Josette, Lisette, Lissette, Lizette, Marianne, Martine, Monique, Nanette, Nannette, Patrice, Paulette, Renae, Renee, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette, Yvette, Yvonne, Babette, Chante, Denyse, Deseree, Ivon, Jacquie, Jaquelin, Jeanmarie, Laurette, Lise, Lizzette, Marchelle, Michaelle, Monette, Niccole, Roxane, Amorette, Angelette, Angenette, Antoniette, Chantele, Ciel, Deserie, Francoise, Ginette, Jacquita, Jeanett, Jozette, Lisett, Lorette, Manon, Mariane, Mariette, Mechele, Minette, Monigue, Moniqua, Nadyne, Nicollette, Ninette, Pascale, Racine, Reine, Rochele, Simonne, Susette, Suzzette, Toinette, Trinette, Yevette, Yvetta, Yvonna, Yvonnie, Ange, Anntoinette, Barbette, Blondine, Carmelle, Chantalle, Coleta, Dorothee, Eyvette, Eyvonne, Fleurette, Frenchie, Honore, Jaquelyne, Junette, Lucette, Lucielle, Machele, Manette, Margeaux, Marthe, Murielle, Nadege, Nanetta, Pierrette, Suzane, Yavonne, Yevonne, Yvett, Antoinett, Paullette, Andrienne, Annick, Babbette, Bernese, Brunette, Chanin, Channelle, Chantale, Charlot, Chereese, Cherine, Claudett, Desirie, Dessiree, Felicite, Jacquette, Lazette, Lizzete, Marcele, Marguriete, Marieanne, Maryse, Marzelle, Michille, Michole, Mignonne, Nicolet, Rennee, Susane, Yolette, Yvone
Brothers: Jean, Louis, Jacques, André, François, Alain, Andre, Antoine, Armand, Claude, Dominque, Francois, Jacque, Marc, Michel, Rene, Stephane, Antione, Antuan, Christophe, Etienne, Gaston, Jeanpaul, Mathieu, Philippe, Raoul, Yves, Antoin, Danton, Duval, Edouard, Georges, Jacquel, Jeanluc, Jeanpierre, Jehan, Lasalle, Matthieu, Michon, Moise, Phillipe, Franchot, Jaques, Jeanclaude, Joffre, Marquet, Phillippe, Roch, Alcee, Antuane, Benoit, Marguis, Yvon
Names like Pierre
Names whose popularity has moved with Pierre's over the last 50 years.
