Pierre
4 countries#192 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pierre was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
893,097 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #192 · peaked in 1930 with 16,486 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Gironde, Finistère, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
19,143 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1252 · peaked in 1988 with 482 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, California, Louisiana, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
543 births recorded 1994–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
537 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 1998 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 1994–1995 · peaked in 1994 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Pierre’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #29 | — |
| 2004 | #31 | ↓2 |
| 2005 | #34 | ↓3 |
| 2006 | #41 | ↓7 |
| 2007 | #49 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #50 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #55 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #60 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #66 | ↓6 |
| 2012 | #62 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #70 | ↓8 |
| 2014 | #76 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #91 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #98 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #111 | ↓13 |
| 2018 | #123 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #137 | ↓14 |
| 2020 | #160 | ↓23 |
| 2021 | #177 | ↓17 |
| 2022 | #192 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Pierre
Is Pierre a popular name?
Yes — Pierre currently ranks #192 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Pierre more common for boys or girls?
Pierre is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Pierre most popular?
Pierre peaked in 1930 in France, with 16,486 recorded births that year.
Is Pierre rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Pierre’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3 in 1900 to #192 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Pierre?
At least 912,783 babies have been recorded with the name Pierre across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Pierre popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pierre appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Pierre?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Pierre include Wisdom, Brecken, Valor, West.
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