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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 12.6 years old
📈 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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