Mercer Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-ser / /ˈmɜːrsər/French; English
Meaning
French: merchant; English: one who works with merchandise
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mercer has its roots in the Old French word 'mercier', which means merchant. It was historically used as a surname for those involved in trade and commerce. The name became more popular as a given name in the 20th century. It is associated with qualities of industriousness and resourcefulness.
Trend Summary
Mercer has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Merser
International Variants
- Mercier (French)
Famous people named Mercer
Mercer Mayer is an American author and illustrator known for his children's books, particularly the Little Critter series.
Fictional characters named Mercer
Mercer is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for his role in the game's storyline.
Mercer is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mercer was first seen in the United States in 1881. Mercer has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Georgia, California, Washington, Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Mercer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mercer (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 40 |