1,761births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · British Columbia
#3583United States 2025
Pearson is a boy name family recorded 1,761 times in 3 countries since 1898. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3583 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2020, at 17.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Pearson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson | English | 1,678 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3583 | 2019 | ▼ 38 % |
| Pearson | English | 78 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2020 | – |
| Pearson | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Pearson
How popular is the name Pearson?
In 2025 it ranked #3583 in the United States. Official registers record 1,761 births across 3 countries.
When was Pearson most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2020, at 17.0 births per 100,000.
Is Pearson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Pearson is a boy name.