Ace is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #290 in 2022 with 155 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 163 births ranking #288. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,000.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,835 boys born was named Ace. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ace is a modern English word name linked with the idea of being first, top-ranking, or excellent. It has a bold, brisk style and is usually chosen for its modern feel rather than for ancient name history.
Ace began as a nickname and vocabulary word before becoming a given name. Its rise as a baby name is relatively recent and fits the wider trend for short, energetic word names.