Mercer Name Popularity and Statistics
Mercer is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mercer?
Mercer is spelled M-E-R-C-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Mercer Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#2,539
Recorded Births52
- Girls usage fell 5,386 places to #14,942 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 506 places to #2,539 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mercer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 52 | #2,539 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 40 | #3,045 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 34 | #3,416 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 34 | #3,412 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 40 | #3,021 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2020 | Boys | 32 | #3,418 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 34 | #3,312 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 44 | #2,726 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 37 | #3,085 |
| 2014 | Girls | 16 | #7,302 |
| 2014 | Boys | 28 | #3,693 |
When Was Mercer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
52 recorded births
National rank #2,539
2016 · Boys
44 recorded births
National rank #2,726
2024 · Boys
40 recorded births
National rank #3,045
2021 · Boys
40 recorded births
National rank #3,021
Where Mercer Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #1,908 | 8 |