Mersedes is a distinctive given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'Mercuria', which means 'dedicated to Mercury'. Mercury, in Roman mythology, is the god of commerce, travel, and thievery. The name Mersedes was once predominantly used among Basque communities but has since gained global recognition.
The name Mercedes experienced a significant rise in popularity from 1982 to 1993, with a peak of 11 births in that year. However, there was a decline in its usage thereafter, with the numbers fluctuating between 5 and 8 births per year up until 2000. Overall, a total of 75 babies were named Mercedes during this period.