Pier
Pronunciation: [ p-IHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pier first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 119 babies have been named Pier in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pier is past its peak , currently ranked #29,779 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,779
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Pier is also used as a girl name, ranked #36292.
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Germanic ger (spear) and hard (brave) origin
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About the Name Pier
Pier is a boy name .
Is Pier a boy or girl name? Pier is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,779 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,292. Pier is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pier is currently ranked #29,779 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Pier include Pierce, Pierre, Pierson, Pietro, Piero . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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