Marcedes
A variation of Mercedes, possibly derived from María de las Mercedes ("Mary of the Mercies").
Name Census estimates that about 287 living Americans carry the first name Marcedes. It is a predominantly female name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Marcedes today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marcedes births was 1991 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marcedes. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
287
~ 1 in 1,194,266 Americans
Peak year
1991
27 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,741
Tracked since 1916
Gender
Gender distribution for Marcedes
Marcedes leans heavily female at 98.4% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Marcedes as a male name
- Ranked #8,741 in 1989
- 5 male births in 1989
- Peak: 1989 (5 births)
Marcedes as a female name
- Ranked #18,165 in 2015
- 5 female births in 2015
- Peak: 1991 (27 births)
Popularity
Marcedes: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marcedes from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 179 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marcedes by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marcedes during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marcedes' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marcedes
The name Marcedes is believed to have originated from the Latin name Mercedes, which means "mercies" or "favors." It is derived from the Latin word "merces," meaning "reward" or "wages."
The name Mercedes has its roots in ancient Roman culture and was initially used as a name for the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity, known as Merces. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions, where it was often used as a name for girls.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcedes dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a Spanish literary work called "El Libro de Buen Amor" (The Book of Good Love) written by Juan Ruiz, a Spanish poet and clergyman.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Marcedes. For instance, Mercedes de Acosta (1892-1968) was a Spanish-American playwright, poet, and novelist known for her literary works and her relationships with famous figures like Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.
Another prominent figure was Mercedes Bashir (1858-1952), a Palestinian writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting women's education and literature in the Arab world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the realm of sports, Mercedes Arrati Arrastia (1937-1995) was a Spanish tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles and represented Spain in the Federation Cup (now known as the Billie Jean King Cup).
Marcedes Coyle (1936-2008) was an American actress best known for her role as Alma Bride in the classic film "The Cincinnati Kid" (1965), starring alongside Steve McQueen and Edward G. Robinson.
Marcedes M. Samosir (born 1955) is an Indonesian film director and screenwriter who has made significant contributions to the Indonesian film industry, winning numerous awards for her work.
While the name Marcedes is not as common as its original form, Mercedes, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich historical and linguistic heritage.
People
Marcedes + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marcedes as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marcedes: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marcedes?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 287 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marcedes going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,194,266 US residents.
Is Marcedes a common name?
We classify Marcedes as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marcedes most popular?
The single biggest year for Marcedes was 1991, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marcedes is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marcedes a female name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Marcedes in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.