Merced

Boy name

Merced has been given to 945 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

945

Peak year

1924 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1905

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

19% girls / 81% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merced.

945 babies since 1905

949 babies since 1881

940 babies since 1881

940 babies since 1885

938 babies since 1888

936 babies since 1913

955 babies since 1911

935 babies since 1887

How popular is the name Merced?

Merced has been given to 945 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merced peak?

Merced peaked in 1924, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Merced a girl or boy name?

Merced is primarily a boy name (81% of babies named Merced are boys).

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