Mercer: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A merchant's child with a keen eye for value.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3436
- Peak
- #967 in 1881
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Mercer Means
Mercer is a boy name of English origin. A merchant's child with a keen eye for value.
How Popular Mercer Is
Mercer currently ranks #3436 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #967 in 1881. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Mercer
- At its most popular, Mercer reached #967 in the U.S. in 1881.
- Mercer is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Mercer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Mercer
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Mercer
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Questions About Mercer
What does Mercer mean?
Mercer is a boy name of English origin. A merchant's child with a keen eye for value.
How popular is Mercer?
Mercer currently ranks #3436 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #967 in 1881. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Mercer come from?
Mercer comes from English roots. At its most popular, Mercer reached #967 in the U.S. in 1881.
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