Merci
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Merciful
- Origin
- French
Merci Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 947 baby girls have been named Merci. The name peaked in 2019 with 69 US births that year (rank #2556). In 2024, ranked #4426 nationally — 1,870 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Merci
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merci births are: Texas (56), Georgia (30), California (19).
Other French-Origin Names Like Merci
If you like Merci's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merci's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Merci
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercie | Compassion: Forbearance. | Female | English |
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Compare Merci to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merci against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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