Merci

Girl name

Merci has been given to 1,055 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It peaked in 2019. In 2025, about 1 in 36,529 girls was named Merci.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,055

Peak year

2019 (74 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1963

10-year trend

▲ +72%

Gender split

94% girls / 6% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Merci — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marcigirl

14,037 babies since 1938

Mercygirl

10,864 babies since 1881

Names with a similar vibe

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

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Brenleygirl

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Basyagirl

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Libagirl

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Saishagirl

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Harlowegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Merci?

Merci has been given to 1,055 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Merci peak?

Merci peaked in 2019, when 74 babies were given the name.

Is Merci a girl or boy name?

Merci is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Merci are girls).

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