Mercury

Unisex

Mercury has been given to 300 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2023.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

300

Peak year

2023 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

31% girls / 69% boys

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

300 babies since 2004

300 babies since 2007

301 babies since 1911

301 babies since 1983

301 babies since 1986

301 babies since 1990

301 babies since 1992

301 babies since 2002

How popular is the name Mercury?

Mercury has been given to 300 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mercury peak?

Mercury peaked in 2023, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Mercury a girl or boy name?

Mercury is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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