Mercer
Pronunciation: [ m-ERS-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mercer first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 186 babies have been named Mercer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mercer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,570 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,570
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Modern American origin
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Arabic origin
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Old English origin
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#11,606 in US
Hebrew origin
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#11,563 in US
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#11,640 in US
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About the Name Mercer
Mercer is a girl name .
Is Mercer a boy or girl name? Mercer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,570 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,081. Mercer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mercer is currently ranked #11,570 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mercer include Mer, Merc, Mercy, Mercie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mercer include Mercy, Mercedes, Merci . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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