Ace
Ace is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
One, unity, or highest quality.
Origin and history
Ace originates from the Latin word 'as', which referred to a unit of currency or a single unit. Historically used as a nickname or vocabulary word denoting top quality, it evolved into an independent given name. It has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
26,319 babies in the United States have been named Ace since 1880. It ranks #724 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #163.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- NY (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 56 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 156 |
| 1920-1930 | 192 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 199 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 336 |
| 1990-2000 | 371 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,733 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,857 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,624 |
Famous people named Ace
- Ace Frehley: Musician, Guitarist
Fun facts
- The word originally designated the highest-ranking card in a deck before becoming associated with elite fighter pilots and top performers.
- The name has experienced a major surge in the U.S., entering the top 200 male names in recent years.