Ace
Meaningthe best, number one · English
- US rank
- #164
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #152 in 2022
2,239 babies were named Ace in the US in 2025. It has climbed 35 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ace you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 763 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ace, 2,239 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ace would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAce first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #152.
- Then vs nowAce is 48× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 763.
- TrendAce has climbed 35 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #164. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAce is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #31, followed by Georgia (#90) and Nevada (#92). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Ace means “the best, number one”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Ace
Ace is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “the best, number one”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with A and ending in “-ace”. US birth records list Ace for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 132 of those 144 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #152 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #164, with 2,239 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 63 | 15,876 boys |
| 1890s | 31 | 32,165 boys |
| 1900s | 23 | 42,753 boys |
| 1910s | 26 | 39,124 boys |
| 1920s | 17 | 57,274 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 59,809 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 73,638 boys |
| 1950s | 8.9 | 111,857 boys |
| 1960s | 8.0 | 125,156 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,586 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 55,036 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 52,438 boys |
| 2000s | 86 | 11,635 boys |
| 2010s | 476 | 2,102 boys |
| 2020s | 1,314 | 761 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ace
What does the name Ace mean?
Ace means “the best, number one” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ace?
Ace has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ace a boy or girl name?
Ace is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ace?
Ace ranked #164 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,239 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#152).