Peirce is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the surname Pierce. It is pronounced as "peerss". The name's meaning is directly linked to its derivation from the surname Pierce, which itself means "to pierce" or "to cut through". As a given name, Peirce is not widely used and may be considered quite unique. In historical contexts, it has been associated with notable figures such as Charles Sanders Peirce, an influential American philosopher, logician, and semiotician. However, there are no specific associations or symbolism tied to the name Peirce beyond its historical usage and derivation from the surname Pierce.
The name Peirce had a peak popularity in the late '90s and early 2000s, with 7 births occurring each year between 1998 and 2001. However, it appears that this trend did not continue, as there was only one birth recorded for each of the years 2003 to 2006. After a gap of several years, there were again multiple births in 2007 to 2009, but this popularity has since declined, with just five births occurring between 2011 and 2017. Overall, Peirce was a relatively uncommon name during these periods, with only 94 babies named Peirce in total over nearly three decades.