Unisex nameCurrently #8,092 in the USRising
Mercury
//ˈmɜrkjɜri//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20237 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mercury's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mercury's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mercury |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Mercury through the decades
- Mercury peaked in 2023, when 32 babies were named Mercury in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mercury has risen 177% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mercury currently ranks #8,092 in the US and is on the rise.