Ace is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #331 in 2023 with 131 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 163 births ranking #288. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,520.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,112 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.