Mace
Mace is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Heavy club or weapon bearer; shortened form of Matthew meaning 'gift of God'.
Origin and history
Mace originated as a Middle English surname derived from Old French, initially referring to a club-bearer or weapon maker, or as a short form of Matthew. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a rare masculine given name with a slight increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,977 babies in the United States have been named Mace since 1880. It ranks #2892 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1599.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.7 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- UT (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 72 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 532 |
| 2020-2029 | 328 |
Famous people named Mace
- Mace Neufeld: Producer
Fun facts
- The name gained modern pop-culture visibility through the fictional Jedi Master Mace Windu in the Star Wars franchise.
- Historically, Mace functioned as an occupational surname for someone who made or carried a mace weapon.