Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ace.
National Rank (2025)
#164
All-Time Peak Rank
#152 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
26,319
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ace Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Ace
According to SSA data, Ace achieved its highest historical rank of #152 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 2,492 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 201.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ace scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+201.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,492Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:56
1890s:35
1900s:33
1910s:156
1920s:192
1930s:176
1940s:199
1950s:180
1960s:153
1970s:218
1980s:336
1990s:371
2000s:1,733
2010s:8,857
2020s:13,624
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAce
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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