Mercer is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the surname Mercer, which itself comes from the Middle French word 'mercier', meaning 'merchant'. The name Mercer was historically used to denote someone who worked as a merchant or trader, particularly in textiles. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has since been used occasionally as a given name.
The name Mercer has seen varied popularity over the years with a noticeable increase in recent times. The highest number of babies named Mercer occurred in 2023 with 11 births.