How old is someone named Mercy?
The average Mercy is 22 years old.
Half of all living Mercys are between 7 and 29. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Mercys are much younger than 22.
When was Mercy popular?
Most of the Mercys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2019 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 61 | 0 |
| 1910s | 192 | 0 |
| 1920s | 359 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 368 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 397 | 220 |
| 1950s | 494 | 390 |
| 1960s | 371 | 330 |
| 1970s | 531 | 500 |
| 1980s | 421 | 410 |
| 1990s | 677 | 670 |
| 2000s | 1,538 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 3,223 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 2,154 | 2,100 |
How many Mercys are still alive?
About 9,500 Mercys are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Mercy since 1881.
Most Mercys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Mercy?
About half of living Mercys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Mercy an old name?
Not really. Mercy is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Mercy will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Mercy a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 97.6% of living Mercys are women.
Names the same age as Mercy
NAME TWIN
Mercy's name twin is Camilla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Camilla's age curve is the closest match to Mercy's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Mercy
How old is the average Mercy?
The average Mercy in the US is 22 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Mercy?
About 9,500 Mercys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Mercy most popular?
In 2019, when about 460 baby girls were named Mercy.
Is Mercy a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 49% of living Mercys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this