Ace

Meaning: An expert
Origin: English — From the nickname for one who excels, as the ace in cards · word name

Boy's name · #164 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Ace is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1882, it stood at #164 in 2025; about 26,000 boys have been named Ace along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 48 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#135 in New Zealand (2025) · #201 in Netherlands (2025) · #360 in England & Wales (2025) · #367 in Scotland (2025) · #395 in N. Ireland (2025) · #831 in Ireland (2025) · #977 in Sweden (2025) · #986 in Austria (2025) · #1,927 in Switzerland (2025) · #2,184 in France (2025) · #347 in Canada (2024).

Famous Aces

Ace Frehley — American guitarist (1951–2025)
Ace Hood — American rapper from Florida
Ace Rusevski — Yugoslavian boxer (born 1956)
Ace Bailey — American basketball player (born 2006)
Ace Austin — American professional wrestler

In stories & tradition

Portgas D. Ace — One Piece (manga)
Ace Ventura — Ace Ventura (film series)
Ace the Bat-Hound — Batman: The Brave and the Bold (TV series)

What Aces become

Among 92 notable people named Ace:

Entertainers appear 2.94× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ace Frehley, American guitarist (1951–2025).

Similar names: Hayes · Axel · Jace · Beckett · Arlo · Tate

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