Rising since 2010, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Mery since 1925
Babies named Mery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Mery is a distinctive name that has been in use in the United States since at least 1925. Though it has never reached the top ranks, it saw a notable peak in 2023, and its trajectory has been rising since 2010, indicating a growing interest in this variant of Mary or Mercedes. As of 2025, it ranks 8,362, meaning about 1 in 133,939 newborn girls receive the name. The name's simple, melodic sound and Spanish heritage give it a gentle appeal, and its rarity adds to its charm for parents seeking an uncommon but familiar name. While no top states are recorded for Mery, its Spanish origins suggest popularity in regions with Hispanic communities.
Mery is most often a Spanish variant of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is debated but often given as 'bitter' or 'beloved'. It can also function as a diminutive of Mercedes, the Spanish name meaning 'mercies' in reference to the Virgin Mary. The name has seen limited but consistent use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mery
Names that share Mery's style, for a brother or sister.
