Piers
How to say it: PEERZ · /ˈpɪrz/
English medieval form of Peter, Greek 'rock' - hero of Piers Plowman.
Piers was the 12,252nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #12,760 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #12,252 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5 |
| Share of births | 1 in 663,068 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12,760 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Piers is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Piers is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
Famous people named Piers
- Piers Anthony (born 1934)American author
- Piers Sellers (1955–2016)British-born American astronaut
- Piers Courage (1942–1970)Racecar driver
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