Jace
Jace is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Healer, or derived from the initials J.C.
Origin and history
Jace is a modern English name that often serves as a shortened form of Jason, meaning 'healer', or as a phonetic representation of the initials J.C. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the early 21st century. Today, it stands as a stylish, independent given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
91,544 babies in the United States have been named Jace since 1880. It ranks #332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #107.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (7 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NY (4.2 %)
- OH (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 308 |
| 1960-1970 | 290 |
| 1970-1980 | 505 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,650 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,536 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,316 |
| 2010-2019 | 47,476 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,444 |
Famous people named Jace
- Jace Norman: Actor, Producer
- Jace Amaro: American football player
- Jace Fry: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Jace saw a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity during the 2000s and 2010s, reflecting a trend toward short, strong one-syllable boys' names.
- Before becoming a standard standalone name, Jace originally developed as a phonetic spelling for individuals with the initials J.C.