Mercer
How to say it: MUR-sur · /ˈmɜrsər/
English occupational surname from Old French 'merchant' - meaning textile trader; preppy unisex choice.
Mercer was the 2,008th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 57 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,821 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,008 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 57 |
| Share of births | 1 in 58,163 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,821 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mercer is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mercer is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Mercer
- Mercer Ellington (1919–1996)American musician
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