Mace
Boy name · #2482 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Mace? In official American birth records, Mace has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 54 baby boys were named Mace, placing it at #2482 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2429, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,333 boys born in 2025 was named Mace.
Babies named Mace per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Mace first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 65 boys were named Mace — good for #2134 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Mace against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Mace in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Mace is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Mace will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Mace is most common
State-level data for Mace is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Mace
Statistically, parents drawn to Mace tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Pace, Pryce, Kace, Peace, and Chayce.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Mace | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2480 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2835 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2243 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2300 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2392 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2292 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2507 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2637 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2134 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2429 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2205 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2492 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2209 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2663 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2787 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2894 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3921 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3135 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3227 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4198 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3534 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4426 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3909 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5390 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Mace?
In official American birth records, the name Mace first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Mace a popular boy name?
Mace ranked #2482 among boys in 2025 with 54 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2429.
When was the name Mace most popular?
Mace peaked in 2016, when 65 American boys received the name (ranked #2134 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Mace?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,333 newborn American boys was named Mace. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.