boys' name · peaked 2013

Jace

A twentieth century diminutive of the male given name Jason.

Every Jace since 1936 — 92,412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#114
among boys
Babies in 2025
3,091
named Jace
Peak year
2013
6,446 babies
All-time total
92,412
since 1936

The story of Jace

Jace is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #114 in 2025 with 3,083 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1936, 92,412 American babies have been named Jace. Its peak came in 2013, when 6,446 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 Jace stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jace 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 8 #11,316 3,083 #114
2024 16 #7,061 3,127 #114
2023 29 #4,684 3,212 #110
2022 22 #5,707 3,531 #103
2021 22 #5,637 3,703 #101
2020 24 #5,225 3,788 #96
2019 33 #4,292 4,107 #93
2018 32 #4,399 4,304 #90
2017 23 #5,575 4,656 #87
2016 37 #4,033 5,208 #76
2015 35 #4,179 5,357 #75
2014 42 #3,678 6,301 #68
2013 45 #3,494 6,401 #66
2012 36 #4,165 4,724 #85
2011 38 #3,949 3,740 #106
2010 24 #5,692 2,678 #146
2009 28 #5,138 2,345 #167
2008 19 #6,907 2,195 #180
2007 20 #6,662 2,035 #198
2006 30 #4,723 2,144 #187
2005 26 #5,009 1,796 #208
2004 31 #4,431 1,488 #229
2003 29 #4,460 1,329 #249
2002 26 #4,681 1,070 #282
2001 29 #4,252 976 #300
2000 24 #4,858 938 #310
1995 11 #7,717 376 #523
1990 5 #13,806 334 #551
1985 176 #667
1980 92 #932
1975 34 #1,544
1970 28 #1,638
1965 15 #2,125
1960 43 #1,197
1955 9 #2,863
1950 5 #3,927
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Famous people named Jace

  1. Jace Norman Actor · b. 2000

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jace mean?

A twentieth century diminutive of the male given name Jason.

How popular is the name Jace in 2025?

Jace ranked #114 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,083 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jace?

92,412 babies have been named Jace in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jace most popular?

Jace peaked in 2013, when 6,446 newborns received the name.

Is Jace a boy or girl name?

Jace is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jace rising or falling?

Jace is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Jace?

Well-known people named Jace include Jace Norman (actor).

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