Mercedes is of Spanish origin and means "mercy". It is often associated with the automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, which was named after the daughter of its founder, Emil Jellinek. The name has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is also a popular given name for girls, often shortened to Merce or Mercy.
"Mercedese saw a consistent popularity with five births each year from 1919 to 1925, and again in 1934 and 1938. There was a notable increase in 1994 with seven births, followed by another five in 1995, bringing the total number of births over these years to thirty-seven."