US Popularity:1460
Origin:British
Meaning:Compassion
While other Puritan names have been dropping in the charts over the last few decades, Mercy has stayed as popular as ever. Maybe this is a good omen for your new addition! The graceful name stems from British roots and alludes to a little one filled with compassion and kindness. The feminine title has the typically girly -y ending that gives it a lyrical sound, just like in the popular 00s song of the same name.

Mercy Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mercy is currently #2619 on The Bump
Girl:Mercy is currently #1156 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mercy is currently #1460 in U.S. births
Girl:Mercy is currently #565 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1460
in 2022
- 31
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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