Jace is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2337 in 1997 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 152 births ranking #311. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 78,611 boys born was named Jace. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jace is a sharp modern short name usually understood as a clipped form from older names such as Jason. Its appeal is mostly in its brisk sound and polished simplicity.
The name rose quickly in modern English-speaking naming as parents embraced concise, high-energy boys' names. It now feels established even though its widespread use is relatively recent.