Mercury
MeaningRoman messenger god · Latin
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,013 in 1973
10 babies were named Mercury in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,343 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2009–2025
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mercury you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mercury, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mercury would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMercury first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #3,013.
- TrendMercury has climbed 4,343 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Mercury means “Roman messenger god”.
About the name Mercury
Mercury is a boy name of Hindu origin meaning “Roman messenger god”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ury”. US birth records list Mercury for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 25 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #3,013 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 537,634 girls |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 115,942 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.4 | 418,848 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 680,272 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,783 boys |
More Hindu boy names
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
- Unisex name: Dev · god, divine
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Mercury
What does the name Mercury mean?
Mercury means “Roman messenger god” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Mercury?
Mercury has Hindu roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Zain, Rohan, Gian.
Is Mercury a boy or girl name?
Mercury is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mercury?
Mercury ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#3,013).