Mercer

Boy name

Mercer has been given to 1,558 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,558

Peak year

2016 (61 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▲ +27%

Gender split

14% girls / 86% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mercer.

1,548 babies since 1914

1,547 babies since 2003

1,570 babies since 2004

1,544 babies since 1999

1,573 babies since 1995

1,543 babies since 1976

1,574 babies since 1912

1,541 babies since 1989

How popular is the name Mercer?

Mercer has been given to 1,558 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mercer peak?

Mercer peaked in 2016, when 61 babies were given the name.

Is Mercer a girl or boy name?

Mercer is primarily a boy name (86% of babies named Mercer are boys).

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