How Many People Are Named Mercy?

10,520

people in the United States are named Mercy

1 in 31,844 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2675

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0031%

Of US population

Peak Year

2019

459 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MUR-see
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.0%
Male
2.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 30.3 years old

Young (<30) 7,047
67%
Adult (30–60) 1,364
13%
Senior (>60) 2,109
20%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,624
Texas 1,056
Arizona 425
Florida 361
New York 323
Georgia 266
Tennessee 213
Indiana 200
North Carolina 176
Ohio 175

💡 Fun Facts About "Mercy"

  • 342 babies were named Mercy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2019
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in California

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