The name Pleasant is a boy's name meaning "nice, benevolent".

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Puritanical choice used for both sexes. In the early 20th century, Pleasant was primarily used for baby boys. The tides turned in the midcentury when Pleasant became more female, but these days it's rarely used at all.

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The name Pleasant peaked for boys at #439 in 1880. Pleasant is occasionally used for girls in 2013.

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An admirable quality to impart; Pleasant was used by Charles Dickens in <em>Our Mutual Friend </em>and in modern times is known via American Girl dolls creator Pleasant Rowland. 

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The name Pleasant peaked for girls at #1250 in 1886. Pleasant is occasionally used for boys in 1962.

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