Girl nameCurrently #4,426 in the USSteady
Merci
//mɜrˈsi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merci's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Merci's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merci |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Merci through the decades
- Merci peaked in 2022, when 74 babies were named Merci in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Merci has risen 155% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Merci currently ranks #4,426 in the US and is holding steady.