Mercer
2 countries#2539 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mercer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,558 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #2539 · peaked in 2016 with 61 births
Most common in: Georgia, California, Washington, Texas, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2010–2018 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2010–2018 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mercer’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8732 | — |
| 2007 | #3687 | ↑5045 |
| 2008 | #4901 | ↓1214 |
| 2009 | #4922 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↓556 |
| 2011 | #3792 | ↑1686 |
| 2012 | #4862 | ↓1070 |
| 2013 | #3661 | ↑1201 |
| 2014 | #3693 | ↓32 |
| 2015 | #3085 | ↑608 |
| 2016 | #2726 | ↑359 |
| 2017 | #3312 | ↓586 |
| 2018 | #3055 | ↑257 |
| 2019 | #3143 | ↓88 |
| 2020 | #3418 | ↓275 |
| 2021 | #3021 | ↑397 |
| 2022 | #3412 | ↓391 |
| 2023 | #3416 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #3045 | ↑371 |
| 2025 | #2539 | ↑506 |
Frequently asked questions about Mercer
Is Mercer a popular name?
Yes — Mercer currently ranks #2539 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mercer more common for boys or girls?
Mercer is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mercer most popular?
Mercer peaked in 2016 in United States, with 61 recorded births that year.
Is Mercer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mercer’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #866 in 1881 to #2539 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mercer?
At least 1,564 babies have been recorded with the name Mercer across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mercer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mercer appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Mercer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mercer include Mazen, Mendy, Olivier, Omarion.
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