Pierre is a French given name of Greek origin, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It was popularized by the French author and philosopher Pierre Charron, born in the late 16th century. The name Pierre has been traditionally used more frequently in France and other French-speaking countries, though it can be found elsewhere around the world as well. It is often shortened to Pierrot or Pierre-Emmanuel among others, but it stands alone beautifully too.
The name Pierre experienced a surge in popularity between 1988 and 1992, with an increase of seven births annually during this period. However, there was a notable dip from 1989 to 1992, as the number of annual births decreased by two each year. Overall, Pierre has been given to 24 babies in total since 1984.