Jace is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11316 in 2025 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 45 births ranking #3494. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 200,908 girls born was named Jace. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.