Ace
boy name#164 in 2025Ace entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #152 in 2022, ranks #164 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1882–2025
#164
rank today
#152
peak (2022)
2,239
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #725 |
| 1890s | #871 |
| 1900s | #991 |
| 1910s | #1563 |
| 1920s | #1815 |
| 1930s | #1725 |
| 1940s | #1605 |
| 1950s | #1891 |
| 1960s | #2225 |
| 1970s | #2142 |
| 1980s | #1840 |
| 1990s | #2203 |
| 2000s | #1344 |
| 2010s | #411 |
| 2020s | #166 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ace has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 25,500 people named Ace are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ace is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ace in 2025?
- Ace ranks #164 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,239 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ace most popular?
- Ace peaked in 2022, reaching #152 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ace with classmates?
- Ace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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