Holding steady.
Popularity of Acey since 1886
Babies named Acey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Acey's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 47 |
| 1920s | 0 | 64 |
| 1930s | 0 | 58 |
| 1940s | 0 | 48 |
| 1950s | 0 | 31 |
| 1960s | 0 | 22 |
| 1970s | 0 | 20 |
| 1980s | 0 | 28 |
| 1990s | 0 | 38 |
| 2000s | 5 | 29 |
| 2010s | 18 | 21 |
| 2020s | 42 | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Acey is a rare, unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886, a year when it saw its only recorded rank. The name has never been a chart regular, with a stable trajectory and no peak beyond that initial year. Derived from Ace, a nickname for an expert or star performer, Acey follows the classic English pattern of adding a '-y' suffix to create an informal diminutive. Despite its brevity, the name has not seen a revival in recent decades, remaining a obscure choice in the modern landscape of short, punchy names. Its rare usage makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with a sporty, confident feel.
Acey is a diminutive or variant of Ace, which itself originates from the Old French word 'as' (from Latin 'as', a unit of weight) and later came to mean 'the best' in English. As a given name, Ace gained popularity in the late 19th century, often as a nickname for someone skilled or top-ranked. Acey follows the pattern of adding a '-y' suffix to create an informal, friendly form.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ace
Sibling names for Acey
Names that share Acey's style, for a brother or sister.
