Pleasant is an uncommon, gender-neutral given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'plesant,' which means 'agreeable' or 'pleasing.' The name gained popularity in the 17th century as a given name but has since become quite rare.
The name Pleasant experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the given period, with peaks in the late 1800s and early 1900s, particularly around 1917-1924. After a decline in the mid-to-late 1930s, it saw a slight resurgence in the late 1940s to early 1950s. However, overall, its usage has been quite low and inconsistent throughout most of the recorded period, with many years having fewer than 10 births each.