Mercie is a unique and captivating given name of Latin origin, meaning 'mercy'. It's a variant spelling of Mercy, which was popularized by the famous French novelist George Sand in her novel 'Indiana'. Mercie has a distinct sound that rolls off the tongue with ease, making it a charming choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name. The name carries with it the gentle and compassionate connotation associated with its meaning, without being overly common or mainstream. While not as widely recognized as Mercy, Mercie offers a refreshing alternative with its own unique identity. It's also worth noting that Mercie could potentially be shortened to the familiar and friendly nickname 'Cie', adding further versatility to this appealing name option.
The name Mercie experienced peaks of popularity in the early 1920s and again from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, with over 10 births recorded annually during these periods. However, it has become less common since the 1960s, with fewer than 10 births per year in most years since then, although there was a recent resurgence in popularity starting from 2018 with more than 8 births each year until reaching an all-time high of 20 births in 2019. Overall, Mercie has been given to 480 newborns over the course of the recorded years.