Rising since 1985, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Pace since 1917
Babies named Pace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 | 89 |
| 2000s | 0 | 194 |
| 2010s | 29 | 342 |
| 2020s | 35 | 238 |
Meaning & origin
Pace is a short, crisp name that has been steadily rising in use in the United States since the mid-1980s, with its trajectory continuing upward. The name first appeared in the Social Security records in 1917, but remained extremely rare until recent decades. By 2025, Pace ranked 3,240th nationally, meaning approximately 1 in 47,447 newborns received the name that year. Its peak popularity occurred in 2024, suggesting growing interest among modern parents drawn to its simple, surname-style appeal and peaceful meaning.
Pace is an English surname that originated as a nickname from the Latin word 'pax' meaning 'peace'. It was sometimes given to a person of a peaceful disposition. As a given name, Pace emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, following the trend of using surnames as first names.
Sibling names for Pace
Names that share Pace's style, for a brother or sister.
