Name meaning & stats
Piers
Piers (Ancient Greek origin). 295 US babies since 1940, peak 2013. Notable Pierss are 1.6× over-represented as businesspeople.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Ancient GreekSpelling of Pierce
In US birth records
Peak year: 2013
295 US babies were named Piers between 1940 and 2025.
Where Pierss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | Low · 7 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | Low · 4 people |
| Musician | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Businessperson | 1.6× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are businesspeople, Pierss show up 1.6× 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.
Other spellings
1 in 65 Pierces spell it Piers
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2013)