How Many People Are Named Mercedita?

Complete statistics for the name Mercedita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mercedita
Very Rare
Spanish

Mercedita means 'little mercy' and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 29,465,443 Americans sharing this name. That's just 11 people alive today, making it truly unique.

~11
Living in US
1 in 29,465,443
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little mercy
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Compassionate Gentle Caring
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

51,045
Worldwide Bearers
#18,193
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
49,397
🇺🇸 United States
969
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
198
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
61
🇨🇦 Canada
56
🇨🇴 Colombia
55
🇹🇼 Taiwan
28
🇵🇪 Peru
28
🇪🇸 Spain
23
🇦🇷 Argentina
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
12
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 12 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mercedita Through the Generations

Mercedita peaked in popularity in 1970 with seven births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, all 11 people named Mercedita are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation-specific naming trend. The name's origins trace back to Spanish roots, reflecting its rarity and cultural specificity.

✨ Similar Names to Mercedita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mercedita's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Mercedita

How Many People Have the Name Mercedita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11 people in the United States currently share the name Mercedita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,465,443 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mercedita a Common or Rare Name?

Mercedita is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mercedita Mean?

Mercedita means "little mercy" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mercedita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mercedita Most Popular?

The name Mercedita reached peak popularity in 1970, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mercedita?

Approximately 11 people named Mercedita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,465,443 Americans.

Is Mercedita a rare name?

Mercedita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,465,443 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mercedita mean?

Mercedita means "little mercy" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Mercedita more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mercedita are male and 100% are female.

When was Mercedita most popular?

Mercedita peaked in 1970 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11
All-Time Births12
1 in X1 in 29,465,443
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1970
World Rank#18,193
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.