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How Many People Are Named Pierre?
Estimated people named Pierre living in the U.S. today
15,736
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 18,982
- Peak year: 1988 (482 births)
- Estimated living today: 15,736
Pierre by age group — who carries the name today?
Pierre popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Pierre
Pierre has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 18,982 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 15,736 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 21,721 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Pierres you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Pierre in the US?
An estimated 15,736 people named Pierre are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Pierre rare — about 1 in 21,721 Americans.
Is Pierre a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Pierre is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Pierre most popular?
Pierre peaked in 1988, when 482 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Pierre?
Pierre ranks #1,829 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 51 out of 100 (higher means rarer).