Acey
Every Acey since 1886 — 506 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Acey
Acey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1886, 506 American babies have been named Acey — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Acey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Acey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #11,945 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,309 | 6 | #10,966 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,212 | 9 | #8,269 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,547 | 5 | #12,373 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,160 | 5 | #12,166 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,110 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,687 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,347 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,461 | 6 | #10,677 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,086 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #8,873 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,008 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #9,879 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,193 | 5 | #12,075 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,407 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,369 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,828 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,788 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,311 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,836 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,329 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,871 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #2,952 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,593 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,411 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,490 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,392 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Acey in 2025?
Acey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Acey?
506 babies have been named Acey in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Acey most popular?
Acey peaked in 2022, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Acey a boy or girl name?
Acey is used for both: about 13% of babies named Acey have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Acey rising or falling?
Acey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.