Rising since 2016, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Ase since 2016
Babies named Ase per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43 | 27 |
| 2020s | 92 | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Ase is a modern unisex name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2016, reflecting a recent trend of short, vowel-heavy names. It has steadily gained traction, peaking in popularity in 2022, and as of 2025 it remains on an upward trajectory. The name's rarity is underscored by its 1-in-94,545 incidence rate. While top state data is not yet available due to its novelty, its growing usage suggests appeal among parents seeking distinctive, minimalist names. The origins of Ase are unclear, but it fits a pattern of creative phonetic spellings and may draw on the Norse naming tradition or the English word 'ace'.
Ase first appeared in U.S. records in 2016. It may be a creative respelling of Ace, which derives from the Latin 'as' meaning 'unity' or the English word for 'expert'. Alternatively, it could be influenced by the Norse name Áse, a short form of names beginning with 'ás' meaning 'god'. Given its recent emergence and lack of historical usage, its etymology is uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ace
Sibling names for Ase
Names that share Ase's style, for a brother or sister.
