Holding steady.
Popularity of Acy since 1896
Babies named Acy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Acy's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Acy is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1896, its peak year of usage, though it has never achieved widespread popularity. The name is of uncertain origin, likely a transferred use of an English surname, and has seen sporadic, unisex use across decades. With a trajectory described as stable but infrequent, Acy remains a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon name. Its lack of a clear meaning or etymology adds to its enigmatic appeal, and it has no recorded usage in any U.S. state as a top name.
Acy is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It is likely a transferred use of the English surname Acy, which itself may derive from a place name or a variant of the name Ace. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1890s and has seen scattered, infrequent use since, typically for both boys and girls. Without a clear historical root, its etymology remains debated.
Sibling names for Acy
Names that share Acy's style, for a brother or sister.
