How Many People Are Named Mercury?

290

people in the United States are named Mercury

1 in 1,155,172 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#24493

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0001%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

32 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Roman Mythology (Anglicized)
Pronunciation: MURK-yə-ree (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Latin Mercurius, probably derived from Latin mercari "to trade" or merces "wages". This was the name of the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers, later equated with the Greek god Hermes. This is also the name of the first planet in the solar system.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
32.4%
Male
67.6%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 12.6 years old

Young (<30) 260
89.7%
Adult (30–60) 30
10.3%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1972 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Mercury"

  • 10 babies were named Mercury in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1972
  • Most popular in California

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