Merced

Merced - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Merced at a glance

Merced is ranked #3742 among boy baby names in 2002, with 5 births in 2002. It peaked in 1942 at #1060 and first appeared on the charts in 1913.

Rank in 2002
#3742
Births in 2002
5
Peak year
1942 (#1060)
First appeared
1913
Popularity
1 in 347,939 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Merced appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1195. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Merced and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Merced? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Merced. The baby boy name Merced was given to 5 baby boys in 2002, ranking #3742 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 347,939 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Merced peaked in popularity 84 years ago in 1942 on position 1060.



Famous with this name

Isabela Merced
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How would you rate Merced, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Merced is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Merced is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,077 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,077.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Merced is where you live.


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Merced origin and meaning

Merced is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Merced, pop culture references for the name Merced and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Merced

We've found the following names that sound similar to Merced, sorted by popularity.

Markeith / Marquette / Mercedes / Marquita /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20023742
20003224
19942426
19893282
19872001
19771896
19731978
19621435
19611561
19601453
19561696
19531440
19521359
19511217
19491326
19471334
19451113
19421060
19401231
19391224
19381392
19371261
19361305
19341185
19331646
19301257
19281848
19271520
19251648
19241941
19231664
19221927
19191603
19181321
19141104
19131195

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2077

Even more about Merced


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Merced a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Merced?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1942
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Merced
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 347,939
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1913
2002 births +5

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