Ace is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #165 in 2024 with 2,203 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 2,491 births ranking #152. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,689.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 779 boys born was named Ace. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.