Ace
Every Ace since 1882 — 26,483 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ace
Ace is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #164 in 2025 with 2,239 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 26,483 American babies have been named Ace. Its peak came in 2022, when 2,517 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ace stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ace year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,864 | 2,239 | #164 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,446 | 2,210 | #165 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,927 | 2,326 | #157 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,173 | 2,492 | #152 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,575 | 2,445 | #156 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,560 | 1,912 | #199 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,417 | 1,672 | #224 |
| 2018 | — | — | 1,448 | #255 |
| 2017 | 10 | #9,951 | 1,238 | #289 |
| 2016 | 8 | #11,792 | 1,042 | #334 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,024 | 743 | #419 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,544 | 824 | #380 |
| 2013 | — | — | 549 | #499 |
| 2012 | — | — | 501 | #523 |
| 2011 | 5 | #16,793 | 438 | #571 |
| 2010 | — | — | 402 | #616 |
| 2009 | — | — | 421 | #609 |
| 2008 | — | — | 322 | #719 |
| 2007 | — | — | 279 | #781 |
| 2006 | — | — | 242 | #841 |
| 2005 | — | — | 137 | #1,162 |
| 2004 | — | — | 117 | #1,280 |
| 2003 | — | — | 61 | #1,907 |
| 2002 | — | — | 48 | #2,195 |
| 2001 | — | — | 52 | #2,027 |
| 2000 | — | — | 54 | #1,924 |
| 1995 | — | — | 33 | #2,347 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,373 |
| 1985 | — | — | 32 | #1,834 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,852 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,065 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,294 |
| 1965 | — | — | 14 | #2,178 |
| 1960 | — | — | 20 | #1,812 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,902 |
| 1950 | — | — | 14 | #2,019 |
| 1945 | — | — | 19 | #1,536 |
| 1940 | — | — | 21 | #1,471 |
| 1935 | — | — | 17 | #1,708 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,295 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,870 |
| 1920 | — | — | 27 | #1,416 |
| 1915 | — | — | 22 | #1,454 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,194 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #968 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,079 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ace
- Ace Wilder Singer · b. 1982
- Ace Hood Singer · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ace in 2025?
Ace ranked #164 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,239 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ace?
26,483 babies have been named Ace in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ace most popular?
Ace peaked in 2022, when 2,517 newborns received the name.
Is Ace a boy or girl name?
Ace is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ace rising or falling?
Ace is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ace?
Well-known people named Ace include Ace Wilder (singer), Ace Hood (singer).