Name meaning & stats
Pierre
Pierre means “stone, rock” (French origin). 17,345 US babies since 1940, peak 1988. Notable Pierres are 2.9× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“stone, rock”
FrenchForm of Peter
In US birth records
Peak year: 1988
17,345 US babies were named Pierre between 1940 and 2025.
Where Pierres end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2.9× | High · 89 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 51 people |
| Writer | 1.7× | High · 47 people |
| Ice hockey player | 1.6× | High · 28 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Pierres show up 2.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Pierre has a surprise career: 2.5×
Name twins (peaked around 1988)