Merci
Every Merci since 1963 — 1,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merci
Merci is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,502 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,055 American babies have been named Merci — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Merci stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merci 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 | 44 | #3,502 | 11 | #7,509 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,446 | 12 | #7,115 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,314 | 5 | #13,494 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,655 | 8 | #9,556 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,328 | 10 | #7,958 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,320 | 7 | #10,234 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,556 | 5 | #13,462 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,190 | 6 | #11,675 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,373 | — | — |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,503 | — | — |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,465 | — | — |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,332 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,259 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,787 | — | — |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,877 | — | — |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,815 | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,028 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,294 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,972 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,114 | — | — |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,722 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,370 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,461 | — | — |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,030 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,864 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,440 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,790 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 5 | #11,487 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,672 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,650 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merci in 2025?
Merci ranked #3,502 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Merci?
1,055 babies have been named Merci in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merci most popular?
Merci peaked in 2019, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Merci a boy or girl name?
Merci is used for both: about 94% of babies named Merci have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Merci rising or falling?
Merci is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.