Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Pleasant
//ˈplɛzənt//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19218 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pleasant's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Pleasant's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pleasant |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 13 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1890 | 18 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 17 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
Pleasant through the decades
- Pleasant peaked in 1921, when 25 babies were named Pleasant in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1947–2013), use of Pleasant has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.