Mersades
A feminine name derived from Germanic elements meaning "prosperous journey".
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Mersades. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mersades today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mersades births was 1994 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mersades. 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
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
1994
20 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2012 SSA rank
#18,653
Tracked since 1990
Census
Mersades in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 228 people with the first name Mersades, which placed it at #35,335 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,335
National first-name rank
People counted
228
228 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
52.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mersades
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mersades is White at 52.2%. The next largest groups are Black (23.2%) and Hispanic (13.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Mersades described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Mersades at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.2% · 119
- Black or African American23.2% · 53
- Hispanic or Latino13.2% · 30
- Two or more races10.1% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Popularity
Mersades: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mersades from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 156 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
Mersades 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 Mersades during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mersades' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mersades
The name Mersades has its origins rooted in the ancient Mediterranean region, specifically in the Phoenician culture that flourished in the coastal areas of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. It is derived from the Phoenician word "mrd," which means "to rebel" or "to be defiant." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who exhibited a strong-willed or independent spirit.
During the height of the Phoenician civilization, around the 8th century BCE, the name Mersades appeared in various inscriptions and records, indicating its use among the nobility and merchant class. As the Phoenicians were renowned traders and seafarers, it is possible that the name spread to other regions through their extensive trade networks.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mersades was a Phoenician princess who lived in the 6th century BCE. She was renowned for her intelligence and diplomatic skills, playing a crucial role in forging alliances between the Phoenician city-states and neighboring kingdoms.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Carthaginian general named Mersades led his troops to several victories against the Roman Empire during the Punic Wars. His strategic brilliance and unwavering determination earned him a place in the annals of military history.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist named Mersades Fellini (1495-1567) gained fame for her exquisite frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy. Her works were celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors, capturing the essence of the era's artistic expression.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Mersades Diderot (1713-1784) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. His works challenged traditional beliefs and advocated for reason, freedom of thought, and social reform, earning him both admiration and criticism from his contemporaries.
More recently, in the 20th century, Mersades Kahlo (1907-1954), a Mexican artist, became renowned for her self-portraits and surrealist paintings that explored themes of identity, suffering, and the complexities of human existence. Her work continues to inspire and influence artists around the world.
While the name Mersades has its roots in ancient civilizations, it has endured through the ages, transcending cultural boundaries and finding a place in various societies, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human experiences and achievements.
People
Mersades + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mersades 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
Mersades: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mersades?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mersades 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 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Mersades a common name?
We classify Mersades as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mersades most popular?
The single biggest year for Mersades was 1994, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mersades is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Mersades in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 228 people with the name Mersades, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,335 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Mersades in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Mersades?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mersades appears almost entirely female. Of the 224 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Mersades?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mersades is White at 52.2%. The next largest groups are Black (23.2%) and Hispanic (13.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Mersades most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Mersades in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.2% (119 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mersades in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mersades a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mersades 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.
Is Mersades still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mersades in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mersades can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Mersades?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.