Is Acie a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Acie is commonly used as a Boy name.

Acie Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-see /ˈeɪ.si/

Origin: English; African American

Meaning: English: a diminutive of Ace; African American: a name of modern creation

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Acie is believed to have roots in the Latin word "acius," which is derived from the word "acer," meaning sharp or keen. This etymological lineage suggests a connection to qualities of intelligence or clarity.

The name may also be linked to the Greek name "Akakios," which means innocent or without blame, further enriching its linguistic heritage. The transition of the name into English likely occurred through various adaptations and influences over centuries, particularly as Latin and Greek names were assimilated into the vernacular during the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Acie does not have a prominent presence in major historical texts or figures, which makes its specific milestones somewhat elusive. However, the broader use of names derived from Latin and Greek roots can be traced back to the early Christian era, where names often held significant spiritual or moral connotations.

The influence of the Church and the spread of Christianity throughout Europe during the first millennium played a crucial role in the adoption and adaptation of various names, including those like Acie, which may have been used in smaller communities or among families that valued classical heritage. Culturally, names like Acie may resonate with themes of virtue and moral clarity, reflecting the values of innocence and sharpness of mind.

Such associations have contributed to the endurance of the name across generations, even if it has not been widely documented in historical records. The name's simplicity and phonetic appeal may also lend it a timeless quality, allowing it to persist in various forms and adaptations.

While diminutive forms such as "Ace" may exist, they are not historically significant in the same way as the name Acie itself.

Famous people named Acie

In this section, you will find notable people named Acie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Acie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Acie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Acie Law is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, and Texas A&M Aggies.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Acie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Aiden Asher Arlo Avery Adrian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Acie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Ace Cade Casey Cyrus Jace Mace Zane

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Acie was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Acie has ranked as high as #849 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Virginia.

In the past 5 years the name Acie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Acie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Acie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Acie (1986)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Acie.

Year	Births
2023	8
2022	9
2021	5
2019	6
2018	7
2017	5
2016	7
2015	7
2014	9
2013	6
2012	11
2011	6
2010	8
2008	11
2007	11
2006	7
2005	12
2004	7
2003	7
2000	7
1999	5
1998	7
1997	7
1996	10
1995	7
1994	6
1993	11
1992	12
1991	15
1990	10
1989	7
1988	7
1987	9
1986	10
1984	9
1983	9
1982	13
1981	15
1980	8
1979	8
1978	12
1977	11
1976	8
1975	9
1974	10
1973	6
1972	13
1971	12
1970	17
1969	9
1968	6
1967	19
1966	18
1965	11
1964	13
1963	21
1962	16
1961	23
1960	17
1959	12
1958	15
1957	21
1956	16
1955	22
1954	20
1953	20
1952	33
1951	15
1950	24
1949	23
1948	20
1947	28
1946	23
1945	23
1944	27
1943	33
1942	30
1941	21
1940	23
1939	24
1938	18
1937	23
1936	19
1935	29
1934	25
1933	34
1932	27
1931	26
1930	35
1929	34
1928	45
1927	39
1926	40
1925	35
1924	40
1923	36
1922	41
1921	28
1920	27
1919	39
1918	42
1917	39
1916	38
1915	35
1914	29
1913	18
1912	16
1911	17
1910	9
1909	11
1908	6
1907	8
1906	6
1905	9
1904	8
1903	7
1902	5
1901	8
1900	10
1897	5
1896	5
1895	9
1894	5
1893	7
1889	8
1881	6