Mercedes
From Spanish Mercedes (Mary, Our Lady of Mercy).
Every Mercedes since 1880 — 46,575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mercedes
Mercedes is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,439 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 46,575 American babies have been named Mercedes. Its peak came in 1991, when 1,808 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mercedes stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mercedes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | #1,439 | — | — |
| 2024 | 152 | #1,448 | — | — |
| 2023 | 158 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 2022 | 194 | #1,245 | — | — |
| 2021 | 195 | #1,218 | — | — |
| 2020 | 176 | #1,273 | — | — |
| 2019 | 196 | #1,197 | — | — |
| 2018 | 237 | #1,074 | — | — |
| 2017 | 246 | #1,049 | — | — |
| 2016 | 255 | #1,037 | — | — |
| 2015 | 244 | #1,078 | — | — |
| 2014 | 271 | #986 | — | — |
| 2013 | 301 | #859 | — | — |
| 2012 | 398 | #708 | — | — |
| 2011 | 366 | #754 | — | — |
| 2010 | 436 | #665 | — | — |
| 2009 | 457 | #647 | — | — |
| 2008 | 583 | #524 | — | — |
| 2007 | 664 | #490 | — | — |
| 2006 | 730 | #437 | — | — |
| 2005 | 817 | #383 | — | — |
| 2004 | 952 | #337 | 7 | #9,605 |
| 2003 | 949 | #332 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,069 | #293 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,099 | #283 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,134 | #285 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,543 | #191 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,654 | #176 | 19 | #3,263 |
| 1985 | 359 | #551 | 9 | #4,560 |
| 1980 | 248 | #693 | 11 | #3,760 |
| 1975 | 211 | #705 | 8 | #4,176 |
| 1970 | 202 | #734 | — | — |
| 1965 | 169 | #762 | — | — |
| 1960 | 167 | #798 | — | — |
| 1955 | 159 | #752 | — | — |
| 1950 | 179 | #641 | — | — |
| 1945 | 156 | #586 | — | — |
| 1940 | 135 | #601 | — | — |
| 1935 | 175 | #477 | 6 | #3,520 |
| 1930 | 234 | #440 | — | — |
| 1925 | 295 | #398 | 9 | #3,064 |
| 1920 | 318 | #369 | 5 | #4,737 |
| 1915 | 232 | #394 | — | — |
| 1910 | 82 | #442 | — | — |
| 1905 | 60 | #435 | — | — |
| 1900 | 49 | #486 | — | — |
| 1895 | 27 | #587 | — | — |
| 1890 | 14 | #750 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #1,007 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #809 | — | — |
Famous people named Mercedes
- Mercedes Sosa Singer · 1935–2009
- Mercedes of Orléans Companion · 1860–1878
- Mercedes McCambridge Actor · 1916–2004
- Mercedes de Acosta Writer · 1892–1968
- Mercedes Ruehl Actor · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mercedes mean?
From Spanish Mercedes (Mary, Our Lady of Mercy).
How popular is the name Mercedes in 2025?
Mercedes ranked #1,439 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mercedes?
46,575 babies have been named Mercedes in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mercedes most popular?
Mercedes peaked in 1991, when 1,808 newborns received the name.
Is Mercedes a boy or girl name?
Mercedes is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mercedes rising or falling?
Mercedes is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mercedes?
Well-known people named Mercedes include Mercedes Sosa (singer), Mercedes of Orléans (companion), Mercedes McCambridge (actor).