Ace
How to say it: AYSS · /ˈeɪs/
From Latin 'as', a unit; used as a word name meaning 'one who excels' or 'number one'.
Ace was the 176th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,239 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #176 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,239 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,437 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #126 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks the strongest moment yet for Ace. The 2020s stand as its peak and growth looks likely to continue.
What goes with it
Short and breathy with a confident punch and bold strength. Jax and Dash share the style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ace is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #360.
Famous people named Ace
- Ace Rusevski (born 1956)Yugoslavian boxer
- Ace Bailey (born 2006)American basketball player
- Ace Atkins (born 1970)American writer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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