Ace Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Ace Overview

Meaning

One, unity

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word “ace,” meaning “one” or “a unit.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/eɪs/

Popularity

Ace is a name that has seen increasing popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries. Recently, Ace has ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

3 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Short, Cool, Modern

Associated Traits

Confident, independent, charismatic
A Deep Dive

Ace Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Asa, Acer, Acel, Acey, Acen

Common Nicknames

Acey, Ace-Man, Cee

Diminutives

Acy, Acie, A, Aes

Famous People

  • Ace Frehley
    (American Musician)
  • Ace Young
    (American Singer)
  • Ace Hood
    (American Rapper)
  • Ace Vergel
    (Filipino Actor)
  • Ace Austin
    (American Wrestler)
  • Ace Cannon
    (American Saxophonist)
  • Ace Atkins
    (American Author)
  • Ace Darling
    (American Wrestler)
  • Ace Harper
    (American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ace Ventura
    ("Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," Film)
  • "Ace of Spades"
    (Song by Motörhead)
  • Ace McShane
    ("Doctor Who," TV Series)
  • Ace Merrill
    ("Stand by Me," Film)
  • Ace D. Portgas
    ("One Piece," Manga Series)
  • "Ace Lightning"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • Ace City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Ace Park
    (California, USA)
  • Ace River
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Ace Lake
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Ace Island
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Ace Township
    (North Dakota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Ace?

Ace means “one” or “unity.” This name suggests a personality that is confident and pioneering, often seen as someone who is a natural leader with a strong sense of self.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ace?

Ace has English origins. It started as a nickname for someone who was considered the best at something, especially in sports or gaming. Over time, it evolved into a given name and has become more widely used in modern times for its cool and assertive vibe.

Ace Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ace in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1562021#1522022#1572023
Top 3 Rankings#1522022#1562021#1572023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ace

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023157
(-5 from 2022)
2314
(-175 from 2022)
0.12637
2022152
(+4 from 2021)
2489
(+45 from 2021)
0.13289
2021156
(+43 from 2020)
2444
(+533 from 2020)
0.13044
2020199
(+25 from 2019)
1911
(+240 from 2019)
0.10332
2019224
(+31 from 2018)
1671
(+225 from 2018)
0.08695
2018255
(+34 from 2017)
1446
(+208 from 2017)
0.07439
2017289
(+45 from 2016)
1238
(+197 from 2016)
0.06255
2016334
(+85 from 2015)
1041
(+300 from 2015)
0.05139
2015419
(-39 from 2014)
741
(-82 from 2014)
0.03624
2014380
(+119 from 2013)
823
(+275 from 2013)
0.04016
2013499
(+24 from 2012)
548
(+47 from 2012)
0.02712
2012523
(+48 from 2011)
501
(+63 from 2011)
0.02469
2011571
(+45 from 2010)
438
(+36 from 2010)
0.02156
2010616
(-7 from 2009)
402
(-18 from 2009)
0.01957
2009609
(+110 from 2008)
420
(+98 from 2008)
0.01980
2008719
(+62 from 2007)
322
(+43 from 2007)
0.01477
2007781
(+60 from 2006)
279
(+37 from 2006)
0.01260
2006841
(+320 from 2005)
242
(+105 from 2005)
0.01104
20051161
(+119 from 2004)
137
(+20 from 2004)
0.00644
20041280
(+626 from 2003)
117
(+56 from 2003)
0.00554
20031906
(+289 from 2002)
61
(+13 from 2002)
0.00290
20022195
(-168 from 2001)
48
(-4 from 2001)
0.00232
20012027
(-103 from 2000)
52
(-2 from 2000)
0.00251
20001924
(+339 from 1999)
54
(+14 from 1999)
0.00259
19992263
(+448 from 1998)
40
(+10 from 1998)
0.00196
19982711
(-547 from 1997)
30
(-10 from 1997)
0.00148
19972164
(-231 from 1996)
40
(-6 from 1996)
0.00200
19961933
(+413 from 1995)
46
(+13 from 1995)
0.00230
19952346
(-87 from 1994)
33
(-2 from 1994)
0.00164
19942259
(-290 from 1993)
35
(-6 from 1993)
0.00172
19931969
(-55 from 1992)
41
(-1 from 1992)
0.00198
19921914
(+181 from 1991)
42
(+7 from 1991)
0.00200
19912095
(+278 from 1990)
35
(+6 from 1990)
0.00165
19902373
(-219 from 1989)
29
(-3 from 1989)
0.00135
19892154
(-629 from 1988)
32
(-16 from 1988)
0.00153
19881525
(+61 from 1987)
48
(+4 from 1987)
0.00240
19871586
(+174 from 1986)
44
(+9 from 1986)
0.00226
19861760
(+74 from 1985)
35
(+3 from 1985)
0.00182
19851834
(+51 from 1984)
32
(+3 from 1984)
0.00166
19841885
(-234 from 1983)
29
(-6 from 1983)
0.00155
19831651
(+555 from 1982)
35
(+12 from 1982)
0.00188
19822206
(-263 from 1981)
23
(-5 from 1981)
0.00122
19811943
(-33 from 1980)
28
(-1 from 1980)
0.00150
19801910
(+555 from 1979)
29
(+10 from 1979)
0.00156
19792465
(-993 from 1978)
19
(-21 from 1978)
0.00106
19781472
(+1083 from 1977)
40
(+23 from 1977)
0.00234
19772555
(-503 from 1976)
17
(-6 from 1976)
0.00099
19762052
(+13 from 1975)
23
(+1 from 1975)
0.00141
19752065
(+212 from 1974)
22
(+4 from 1974)
0.00136
19742277
(+328 from 1973)
18
(+4 from 1973)
0.00110
19732605
(-639 from 1972)
14
(-7 from 1972)
0.00087
19721966
(-298 from 1971)
21
(-7 from 1971)
0.00125
19711668
(+625 from 1970)
28
(+12 from 1970)
0.00154
19702293
(+569 from 1969)
16
(+6 from 1969)
0.00084
19692862
(-1131 from 1968)
10
(-11 from 1968)
0.00055
19681731
(+621 from 1967)
21
(+9 from 1967)
0.00118
19672352
(-538 from 1966)
12
(-6 from 1966)
0.00067
19661814
(+363 from 1965)
18
(+4 from 1965)
0.00099
19652177
(+28 from 1964)
14
No change from 1964
0.00074
19642205
(-620 from 1963)
14
(-11 from 1963)
0.00069
19631585
(+1718 from 1962)
25
(+18 from 1962)
0.00121
19623303
(-893 from 1961)
7
(-5 from 1961)
0.00033
19612410
(-597 from 1960)
12
(-8 from 1960)
0.00056
19601813
(+162 from 1959)
20
(+3 from 1959)
0.00092
19591975
(+669 from 1958)
17
(+7 from 1958)
0.00078
19582644
(-929 from 1957)
10
(-12 from 1957)
0.00046
19571715
(+168 from 1956)
22
(+4 from 1956)
0.00101
19561883
(+19 from 1955)
18
(+1 from 1955)
0.00084
19551902
(-140 from 1954)
17
(-2 from 1954)
0.00081
19541762
(-132 from 1953)
19
(-3 from 1953)
0.00092
19531630
(+227 from 1952)
22
(+5 from 1952)
0.00110
19521857
(-337 from 1951)
17
(-7 from 1951)
0.00086
19511520
(+499 from 1950)
24
(+10 from 1950)
0.00126
19502019
(-351 from 1949)
14
(-6 from 1949)
0.00077
19491668
(+34 from 1948)
20
(+1 from 1948)
0.00111
19481702
(-339 from 1947)
19
(-10 from 1947)
0.00107
19471363
(+329 from 1946)
29
(+11 from 1946)
0.00156
19461692
(-156 from 1945)
18
(-1 from 1945)
0.00109
19451536
(-11 from 1944)
19
(-1 from 1944)
0.00139
19441525
(+308 from 1943)
20
(+4 from 1943)
0.00144
19431833
(-103 from 1942)
16
(-1 from 1942)
0.00110
19421730
(-198 from 1941)
17
(-3 from 1941)
0.00121
19411532
(-61 from 1940)
20
(-1 from 1940)
0.00159
19401471
(+165 from 1939)
21
(+4 from 1939)
0.00177
19391636
(+182 from 1938)
17
(+2 from 1938)
0.00150
19381818
(-446 from 1937)
15
(-9 from 1937)
0.00132
19371372
(+690 from 1936)
24
(+12 from 1936)
0.00219
19362062
(-354 from 1935)
12
(-5 from 1935)
0.00113
19351708
(-210 from 1934)
17
(-4 from 1934)
0.00159
19341498
No change from 1933
21
No change from 1933
0.00198
19331498
(+279 from 1932)
21
(+4 from 1932)
0.00206
19321777
(-188 from 1931)
17
(-3 from 1931)
0.00158
19311589
(+704 from 1930)
20
(+8 from 1930)
0.00187
19302293
(-94 from 1929)
12
(-1 from 1929)
0.00106
19292199
(-297 from 1928)
13
(-4 from 1928)
0.00117
19281902
(-106 from 1927)
17
(-2 from 1927)
0.00149
19271796
(+185 from 1926)
19
(+3 from 1926)
0.00164
19261981
(-111 from 1925)
16
(-2 from 1925)
0.00140
19251870
(-94 from 1924)
18
(-2 from 1924)
0.00156
19241776
(+244 from 1923)
20
(+4 from 1923)
0.00171
19232020
(-475 from 1922)
16
(-8 from 1922)
0.00141
19221545
(+103 from 1921)
24
(+2 from 1921)
0.00213
19211648
(-232 from 1920)
22
(-5 from 1920)
0.00193
19201416
(+279 from 1919)
27
(+7 from 1919)
0.00245
19191695
(-249 from 1918)
20
(-5 from 1918)
0.00197
19181446
(+369 from 1917)
25
(+8 from 1917)
0.00238
19171815
(-266 from 1916)
17
(-4 from 1916)
0.00177
19161549
(-95 from 1915)
21
(-1 from 1915)
0.00227
19151454
(+318 from 1914)
22
(+9 from 1914)
0.00250
19141772
(+320 from 1913)
13
(+5 from 1913)
0.00190
19132092
(-869 from 1912)
8
(-7 from 1912)
0.00149
19121223
(+164 from 1911)
15
(+8 from 1911)
0.00332
19111387
(-194 from 1910)
7
(-1 from 1910)
0.00290
19101193
(+84 from 1909)
8
(+2 from 1909)
0.00384
19091277
(-256 from 1908)
6
(-2 from 1908)
0.00339
19081021
(-325 from 1903)
8
(-3 from 1903)
0.00481
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1903696
(+272 from 1900)
11
(+3 from 1900)
0.00851
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1900968
(+83 from 1899)
8
(+3 from 1899)
0.00493
18991051
(+28 from 1895)
5
No change from 1895
0.00434
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951079
(-411 from 1894)
5
(-5 from 1894)
0.00395
1894668
(+124 from 1892)
10
(+2 from 1892)
0.00801
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892792
(-26 from 1891)
8
(+1 from 1891)
0.00609
1891766
(-44 from 1889)
7
(-1 from 1889)
0.00641
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1889722
(-113 from 1888)
8
(-3 from 1888)
0.00672
1888609
(+70 from 1887)
11
(+3 from 1887)
0.00847
1887679
(-74 from 1886)
8
(-2 from 1886)
0.00732
1886605
(+366 from 1884)
10
(+5 from 1884)
0.00840
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884971
(-172 from 1883)
5
(-1 from 1883)
0.00407
1883799
(-108 from 1882)
6
(-2 from 1882)
0.00533
1882691
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00656
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Ace

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1252021#1282022#1222023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1362021#1192022#1192023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1322021#1102022#1402023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#842021#882022#1002023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1902021#2512022#1952023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1652021#1622022#1812023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2012021#1822022#1882023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1692021#1312022#1672023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1832021#1682022#1922023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1712021#1802022#1842023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#712021#802022#872023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1232021#1692022#1522023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#642021#832022#1322023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1882021#1402022#1662023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1712021#1672022#1662023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1982021#1742022#1552023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1712021#1922022#2342023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1972021#1262022#1692023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1132021#1192022#1782023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1662021#2052022#2082023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2622021#2142022#2252023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1362021#1222022#1522023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#712021#912022#852023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1352021#2152022#1792023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1052021#1022022#602023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2152021#1462022#1932023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2142021#2252022#2862023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2192021#2232022#2092023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1322021#1322022#1162023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1962021#1842022#2062023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2472021#2192022#2282023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2122021#2252022#2902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2162021#2092022#2262023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2402021#1912022#1882023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#782021#392022#582023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1922021#2322022#1742023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2752021#2162022#1552023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2532021#2032022#3272023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2922021#1662022#1982023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2002021#1522022#3392023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#792021#1202022#932023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1102020#2092021#1592022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1262020#1852021#1432023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2072019#2422022#2002023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1852022#2252023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2352021#1762023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1692023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2132023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2382012

Popularity Rankings for Ace in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2092021#1542022#1572023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2732021#2032022#3042023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2362021#2312022#2492023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2852022#3482023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3882019#3592020#2882021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4982021#4542022#3622023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8532016#5172021#4982022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7072023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ace a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ace is often chosen for boys, thanks to its striking and powerful nature, which gives it a distinct and memorable presence.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ace

Ace in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ace Frehley (Musician, born 1951): The original lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss, known for his energetic performances and distinctive guitar style.
  • Ace Young (Singer, born 1980): An American singer and songwriter who gained fame as a finalist on the fifth season of "American Idol."
  • Ace Hood (Rapper, born 1988): An American rapper known for his hit singles "Hustle Hard" and "Bugatti."
  • Ace Vergel (Actor, 1952–2007): A Filipino actor renowned for his roles in action films during the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Ace Austin (Wrestler, born 1997): An American professional wrestler known for his high-flying moves and charismatic persona.
  • Ace Cannon (Saxophonist, 1934–2018): An American saxophonist famous for his hit single "Tuff" and contributions to rock and roll and country music.
  • Ace Atkins (Author, born 1970): An American author known for his crime novels and continuation of Robert B. Parker's Spenser series.
  • Ace Darling (Wrestler, born 1974): An American professional wrestler who gained prominence in the independent wrestling circuit.
  • Ace Harper (Singer, born 1984): An American singer and songwriter, and the wife of Matt Sorum, drummer for Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver.
  • Ace Ventura ("Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," 1994 Film): A quirky and eccentric pet detective who solves animal-related mysteries.
  • "Ace of Spades" (1980 Song by Motörhead): A heavy metal anthem that became one of the band's most famous tracks.
  • Ace McShane ("Doctor Who," 1987 TV Series): A companion of the Seventh Doctor, known for her bravery and resourcefulness.
  • Ace Merrill ("Stand by Me," 1986 Film): A local bully who threatens the main characters on their adventure.
  • Ace D. Portgas ("One Piece," 1999 Manga Series): A pirate with the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit, making him a formidable fire user.
  • "Ace Lightning" (2002 TV Series): A children's show about a video game character who comes to life to battle evil.
  • Ace Baxter ("Ace of Cakes," 2006 TV Series): The charismatic and talented cake decorator leading the team at Charm City Cakes.
  • Ace ("The Powerpuff Girls," 1998 TV Series): A member of the Gangreen Gang, known for his rebellious and troublemaking behavior.
  • Ace Frehley ("KISS," 1973 Band): The lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, known for his space-themed persona.
  • Ace Rothstein ("Casino," 1995 Film): A professional gambler who runs a Las Vegas casino and deals with the complexities of the mob.
  • Ace City (Texas, USA): A small unincorporated community in Polk County known for its rural charm.
  • Ace Park (California, USA): A public park in Los Angeles known for its playgrounds and sports facilities.
  • Ace River (British Columbia, Canada): A river in British Columbia known for its scenic beauty and recreational fishing opportunities.
  • Ace Lake (Minnesota, USA): A serene lake in Minnesota popular for fishing, boating, and outdoor activities.
  • Ace Island (Queensland, Australia): An island in the Great Barrier Reef known for its coral reefs and marine life.
  • Ace Township (North Dakota, USA): A township in Benson County known for its agricultural community and rural landscapes.
  • Ace Beach (California, USA): A beach in Southern California known for its sandy shores and surfing opportunities.
  • Ace Ridge (Montana, USA): A ridge in the Rocky Mountains known for its hiking trails and panoramic views.
  • Ace Valley (Nevada, USA): A valley in Nevada known for its desert landscapes and unique rock formations.
  • Ace Forest (Ontario, Canada): A forested area in Ontario known for its hiking trails and diverse wildlife.

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