FIRST NAME
Merci
Merci is the 8,297th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 881 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 93 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,297 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
881
living · #8,297
BABIES NAMED MERCI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1963–2025
202544
As a female name, Merci peaked in 2019, when 69 babies were named Merci (the #2556 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #24,099 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
93
living · #24,099
BABIES NAMED MERCI BY BIRTH YEAR · 2018–2025
202511
As a male name, Merci peaked in 2024, when 12 babies were named Merci (the #7115 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)