Acen
Every Acen since 2004 — 693 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Acen
Acen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,090 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 693 American babies have been named Acen. Its peak came in 2017, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Acen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Acen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,090 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,751 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,006 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,054 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,976 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,467 |
| 2019 | 40 | #2,993 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,798 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,418 |
| 2016 | 39 | #2,993 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,592 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,374 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2,763 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,180 |
| 2011 | 25 | #3,997 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,242 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,804 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,399 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,811 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,594 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,302 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,544 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Acen in 2025?
Acen ranked #3,090 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Acen?
693 babies have been named Acen in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Acen most popular?
Acen peaked in 2017, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Acen a boy or girl name?
Acen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Acen rising or falling?
Acen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.