Mercury
Every Mercury since 1972 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mercury
Mercury is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,030 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 300 American babies have been named Mercury — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mercury stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mercury year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,030 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,127 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,154 | 16 | #5,836 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,914 | 14 | #6,366 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,356 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,452 | 5 | #13,394 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,075 | 9 | #8,643 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,125 | 9 | #8,604 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,580 | 11 | #7,383 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,593 | 5 | #13,537 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,249 | 9 | #8,484 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,359 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,552 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,389 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,577 | 5 | #13,811 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,578 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,726 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,515 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,632 |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mercury in 2025?
Mercury ranked #8,030 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mercury?
300 babies have been named Mercury in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mercury most popular?
Mercury peaked in 2023, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Mercury a boy or girl name?
Mercury is used for both: about 31% of babies named Mercury have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Mercury rising or falling?
Mercury is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.