Merce

Merce is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Merce at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merce

Merce belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merce first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5359 in 1927, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merce in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#5359 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Total since 1880
5

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merce mean?

The meaning of Merce is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merce a boy or girl name?

Merce is a girl name.

What origin is the name Merce?

Merce comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Merce?

Merce first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #5359 in 1927, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.