FIRST NAME
Mercer
Mercer is the 6,349th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 751 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 233 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #6,349 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
751
living · #6,349
BABIES NAMED MERCER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1881–2025
202552
As a male name, Mercer peaked in 2025, when 52 babies were named Mercer (the #2558 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #21,966 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
233
living · #21,966
BABIES NAMED MERCER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–2025
20255
As a female name, Mercer peaked in 2016, when 17 babies were named Mercer (the #7123 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)