Mercy
Mercy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mercy
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From mercy in the 17th century; one of the less common Puritan virtue names. In modern use sometimes used to anglicize Spanish Mercedes.
How popular is Mercy?
Since 1880, 10,632 girls and 232 boys in the U.S. have been named Mercy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #611 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3959 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #867 for girls, with 338 babies given the name.
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Mercy FAQ
What does the name Mercy mean?
A female given name from English. From mercy in the 17th century; one of the less common Puritan virtue names. In modern use sometimes used to anglicize Spanish Mercedes.
What is the origin of the name Mercy?
Mercy is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Mercy?
Since 1880, 10,632 girls and 232 boys in the U.S. have been named Mercy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #611 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #3959 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #867 for girls, with 338 babies given the name.
Is Mercy a boy or girl name?
Mercy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,632 girls and 232 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.