Merced
girl nameMerced entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2809 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2809
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4216 |
| 1920s | #3817 |
| 1930s | #4102 |
| 1940s | #4764 |
| 1950s | #5713 |
| 1960s | #5296 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
| 1980s | #9343 |
| 1990s | #11904 |
| 2010s | #16992 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Merced are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Merced alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merced in 2025?
- Merced is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merced most popular?
- Merced peaked in 1924, reaching #2809 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merced with classmates?
- Merced will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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