Ace
Peaked at #152 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Ace has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ace — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5169
in 2022
Current rank
#5422
in 2024
Years tracked
11
2011–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2011, Ace reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #5169 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #16544 (2014) to #5422 (2024) — a 67% improvement.
As of 2024, Ace ranks #5422 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,422 | 23 |
| 2023 | #6,920 | 16 |
| 2022 | #5,169 | 25 |
| 2021 | #5,571 | 22 |
| 2020 | #7,557 | 14 |
| 2019 | #6,415 | 18 |
| 2017 | #9,947 | 10 |
| 2016 | #11,791 | 8 |
Ace — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#152
in 2022
Current rank
#165
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1882–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1882, Ace reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #152 nationally with 2,491 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #380 (2014) to #165 (2024) — a 57% improvement.
As of 2024, Ace ranks #165 nationally for boys, with 2,203 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #165 | 2,203 |
| 2023 | #157 | 2,323 |
| 2022 | #152 | 2,491 |
| 2021 | #156 | 2,444 |
| 2020 | #199 | 1,911 |
| 2019 | #224 | 1,672 |
| 2018 | #255 | 1,446 |
| 2017 | #289 | 1,238 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ace most popular?
Ace was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #152 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ace becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ace?
At least 24,217 babies have been recorded with the name Ace in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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