Mercer
- Pronunciation
- [Mer-cer]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Merchant
- Origin
- French
Mercer Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,293 baby boys have been named Mercer. The name peaked in 2016 with 44 US births that year (rank #2752). In 2024, ranked #3072 nationally — 320 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Mercer
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mercer births are: Georgia (95), California (17), Washington (17).
Other French-Origin Names Like Mercer
If you like Mercer's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mercer's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Mercer
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Compare Mercer to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mercer against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).