FIRST NAME
Mercury
Mercury is the 15,503rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 213 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 104 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #15,503 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
213
living · #15,503
BABIES NAMED MERCURY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1972–2025
202510
As a male name, Mercury peaked in 2023, when 16 babies were named Mercury (the #5836 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #34,659 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
104
living · #34,659
BABIES NAMED MERCURY BY BIRTH YEAR · 2009–2023
202316
As a female name, Mercury peaked in 2023, when 16 babies were named Mercury (the #7154 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)