Declining since 2018, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Mercie since 1902
Babies named Mercie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mercie's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Mercie is a rare virtue name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1902, the same year as its peak rank (8,860). Its trajectory has been falling since 2018, placing it among the least common names. The name sees little modern use, with an estimated 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving it in 2025. While most virtue names have faded, Mercie retains a gentle, old-fashioned appeal that might attract parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful choice. Its spelling variation Mercie lends a French touch compared to the more common Mercy.
Mercie is derived from the Middle English word 'mercy' and the Old French 'merci', both meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It was used as a virtue name among Puritans in the 17th century and occasionally revived in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mercy, Merci
Sibling names for Mercie
Names that share Mercie's style, for a brother or sister.
