Pace
Pace is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Peace; or stride and movement.
Origin and history
Pace is a given name and surname derived from the Latin word for 'peace' and the Middle English word for Easter. It is also used as a modern English word name referring to speed or stride. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
917 babies in the United States have been named Pace since 1880. It ranks #3761 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1689.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.8 %)
- GA (35.2 %)
- FL (4 %)
- NY (4 %)
- UT (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 342 |
| 2020-2029 | 238 |
Famous people named Pace
- Pace Mannion: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Pace developed both from the Latin word for peace ('pax') and as a variant of 'Pasch', an older term associated with the Easter season.
- In modern English usage, Pace is often appreciated for its vocabulary meaning related to tempo and movement.