Pace
Every Pace since 1917 — 981 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pace
Pace is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,290 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 981 American babies have been named Pace — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 52 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 Pace stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pace 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 | 6 | #14,494 | 36 | #3,290 |
| 2024 | — | — | 52 | #2,589 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,940 | 39 | #3,163 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,969 | 36 | #3,324 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,153 | 40 | #3,063 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,683 | 35 | #3,253 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,450 | 23 | #4,439 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,152 |
| 2017 | — | — | 40 | #2,992 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,193 | 36 | #3,206 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,934 | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,793 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,050 | 32 | #3,388 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,857 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,869 | 35 | #3,222 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,872 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,800 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,854 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,973 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,246 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,151 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,732 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,757 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,979 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,247 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,982 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,820 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,696 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,589 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pace in 2025?
Pace ranked #3,290 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pace?
981 babies have been named Pace in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pace most popular?
Pace peaked in 2024, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Pace a boy or girl name?
Pace is used for both: about 7% of babies named Pace have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Pace rising or falling?
Pace is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.