Mercer
Meaningmerchant · English
- US rank
- #2,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #866 in 1881
52 babies were named Mercer in the US in 2025. It has climbed 879 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,895 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mercer, 52 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mercer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMercer first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1881, when it reached #866.
- Then vs nowMercer is 5.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 32,895.
- TrendMercer has climbed 879 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Mercer means “merchant”.
About the name Mercer
Mercer is a boy name of English origin meaning “merchant”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-cer”. US birth records list Mercer for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 91 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #866 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,539, with 52 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.5 | 652,174 girls |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 699,301 girls |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 531,915 girls |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,310 girls |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 176,471 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 | 98,901 boys |
| 1890s | 5.7 | 176,991 boys |
| 1900s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1910s | 15 | 68,966 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 67,889 boys |
| 1930s | 7.4 | 135,685 boys |
| 1940s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 1950s | 3.7 | 269,542 boys |
| 1960s | 2.4 | 414,938 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 129,032 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,864 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 44,643 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mercer
What does the name Mercer mean?
Mercer means “merchant” in English.
What is the origin of the name Mercer?
Mercer has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mercer a boy or girl name?
Mercer is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Mercer?
Mercer ranked #2,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 52 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#866).