Ace Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ace has its roots in Latin, meaning 'one' or 'excellence'. It has evolved through Old French and Middle English. The name embodies traits of achievement and skill. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the U.S., and is currently viewed favorably.
The name Ace is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ace has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ace' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1631st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1716th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1855th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2086th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1962nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 909th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 240th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8642nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ace' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ace"
Pronunciation
/eɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Ace derives from the Latin word 'as', which means 'one' or 'unity'. In English, it has come to represent excellence or being the best at something.
Meaning
One, excellence
Language Evolution
Old French 'as', Latin 'as', Middle English 'ace'
Historical Usage
The name Ace gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with excellence in various fields, such as sports.
Variants & Derivatives
Acer, Acy, Ais
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ace is perceived positively, often associated with high achievement and skill, particularly in sports and gaming.
Famous People
Ace Frehley, Ace Ventura (fictional character), Ace Hood
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ace"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ace"
"Ace" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1631st of 7545 | 343 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1716th of 6773 | 319 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1855th of 7552 | 344 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2086th of 10718 | 323 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1962nd of 16616 | 567 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 909th of 24088 | 3,184 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 240th of 23106 | 18,885 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8642nd of 30306 | 148 |
Regional Popularity of "Ace" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
40.32% 2094th/5194 |
28.75% 1816th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.31% 885th/4582 |
26.74% 1381st/5164 |
11.99% 877th/7313 |
10.00% 746th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.20% 287th/3984 |
6.53% 293rd/4487 |
2.93% 200th/6822 |
3.86% 242nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ace" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
73.34% 4603rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ace"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ace" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.