Ace
5 countries#164 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ace was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
26,483 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #164 · peaked in 2022 with 2,517 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,116 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 2021 with 178 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
972 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #288 · peaked in 2021 with 163 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
127 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2024 with 22 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
34 births recorded 2014–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
17 births recorded 2022–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2022 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ace’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #841 | — |
| 2007 | #781 | ↑60 |
| 2008 | #719 | ↑62 |
| 2009 | #609 | ↑110 |
| 2010 | #616 | ↓7 |
| 2011 | #571 | ↑45 |
| 2012 | #523 | ↑48 |
| 2013 | #499 | ↑24 |
| 2014 | #380 | ↑119 |
| 2015 | #419 | ↓39 |
| 2016 | #334 | ↑85 |
| 2017 | #289 | ↑45 |
| 2018 | #255 | ↑34 |
| 2019 | #224 | ↑31 |
| 2020 | #199 | ↑25 |
| 2021 | #156 | ↑43 |
| 2022 | #152 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #157 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #165 | ↓8 |
| 2025 | #164 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Ace
Is Ace a popular name?
Yes — Ace currently ranks #164 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ace more common for boys or girls?
Ace is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ace most popular?
Ace peaked in 2022 in United States, with 2,517 recorded births that year.
Is Ace rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ace’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #691 in 1882 to #164 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ace?
At least 27,633 babies have been recorded with the name Ace across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ace popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ace appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ace?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ace include Hayes, Ivan, Jason, Connor.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Ace in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.