Mercia
girl nameMercia entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3219 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3219
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3755 |
| 1920s | #4159 |
| 1930s | #3752 |
| 1940s | #4342 |
| 1950s | #5415 |
| 1960s | #6804 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
| 2000s | #15153 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mercia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mercia alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mercia in 2025?
- Mercia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mercia most popular?
- Mercia peaked in 1919, reaching #3219 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mercia with classmates?
- Mercia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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