boy name
Ace
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#164 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ace in the US, 1880–2025
Ace first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 2022, when 2,492 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,239.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ace popular?
Near its peak Ace is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 13,624 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,857 | |
| 2000s | 1,733 | |
| 1990s | 371 | |
| 1980s | 336 | |
| 1970s | 218 | |
| 1960s | 153 | |
| 1950s | 180 | |
| 1940s | 199 | |
| 1930s | 176 | |
| 1920s | 192 | |
| 1910s | 156 | |
| 1900s | 33 | |
| 1890s | 35 | |
| 1880s | 56 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ace a boy or a girl name?
Ace is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ace a popular name right now?
Ace is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Ace?
In 2025, Ace ranked #164 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ace most popular?
Ace was most popular in 2022, when about 2,492 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.