Acie
Acie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One, unity, or sharp edge.
Origin and history
Acie is an uncommon masculine name of English origin, likely derived from surnames like Ace or Acey, which stem from the Latin word 'acies' meaning unit or sharp edge, or the Old French word 'as' meaning one or unit. It saw modest historical usage in the United States during the early 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice given to only a few infants each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,071 babies in the United States have been named Acie since 1880. It ranks #2839 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.8 %)
- AL (13.5 %)
- NC (10.5 %)
- AR (10 %)
- VA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 282 |
| 1920-1930 | 365 |
| 1930-1940 | 260 |
| 1940-1950 | 251 |
| 1950-1960 | 198 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 62 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Famous people named Acie
- Acie Law: Basketball Player
- Acie Earl: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Ace
Fun facts
- Acie experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It developed as a phonetic variation or hypocoristic form of surnames like Ace or Acey.