Mercy

Origin Gender Meaning
Middle English Girl compassion, pity

 

Fun Facts about the name Mercy

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Scrabble Score
12 points
Dictionary Definition
n. defined as: "Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency."
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Popularity of Mercy

Popularity Analysis

The name Mercy first appeared in the social security administration database in 1881. Its highest recorded popularity was in 1881 when it reached rank #611. As of 2024, it ranked #849.


Year Rank Gender % of Total Gender
2024 849 Female 0.0180%
2023 834 Female 0.0187%
2022 797 Female 0.0198%
2021 781 Female 0.0202%
2020 814 Female 0.0189%
2019 661 Female 0.0240%
2018 727 Female 0.0210%
2017 765 Female 0.0191%
2016 791 Female 0.0186%
2014 935 Female 0.0148%
2013 845 Female 0.0160%
2012 994 Female 0.0131%
1889 884 Female 0.0053%
1882 791 Female 0.0061%
1881 611 Female 0.0091%