1,329births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2004Peak · Northern Ireland
#199Northern Ireland 2025
Pearse is a boy name family recorded 1,329 times in 5 countries since 1966. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#199 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2004, at 164.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Pearse
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearse | English | 552 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #509 | 1966 | ▼ 46 % |
| Pearse | English | 522 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #199 | 2004 | ▲ 15 % |
| Pearse | English | 214 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1999 | ▲ 36 % |
| Pearse | English | 22 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2024 | – |
| Pearse | English | 19 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2003 | – |
Questions about Pearse
How popular is the name Pearse?
In 2025 it ranked #199 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 1,329 births across 5 countries.
When was Pearse most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2004, at 164.7 births per 100,000.
Is Pearse a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Pearse is a boy name.