Piers
Pronunciation: [ p-IHRZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Piers first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 290 babies have been named Piers in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Piers is past its peak , currently ranked #29,844 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,844
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Piers
Piers is a boy name .
Piers is currently ranked #29,844 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Piers include Pie, Piy, Piie, and Piekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Piers include Pierce, Pierre, Pierson, Piero . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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