Jace Boy

Popularity: #114 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAYSS //dʒeɪs//

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: 'the Lord is salvation'; Latin: 'healer'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jace is believed to be a modern variant of the name Jason, which has its roots in the ancient Greek name Ἰάσων (Iásōn), meaning 'healer' or 'to heal.' The name Jason appears in Greek mythology, notably associated with the hero who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. From Greek, the name transitioned into Latin as Jasonus before making its way into Old French as Jasón, eventually evolving into the English form Jason by the Middle Ages.

The diminutive Jace likely emerged as a short form or variation of Jason, gaining traction in the 20th century as a standalone name. Historically, the name Jason has significant biblical connections, as it appears in the New Testament, particularly in the Acts of the Apostles, where Jason is mentioned as a companion of Paul the Apostle.

This biblical reference, along with the name's mythological roots, contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures throughout history. The name Jason was popularized in the English-speaking world during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of interest in classical names and literature.

Culturally, the name Jace, while more contemporary, carries the same connotations of strength and healing associated with its predecessor. The symbolic resonance of the name is often linked to themes of heroism and resilience, reflecting the qualities of its mythological and biblical namesakes.

As a result, Jace has found a place in various narratives and cultural expressions, embodying a blend of historical significance and modern appeal.

Famous people named Jace

In this section, you will find notable people named Jace. 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 Jace who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Jace Norman is an actor best known for Henry Danger, The Thundermans, and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Fictional characters named Jace

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Jace Wayland is a fictional character from the book series The Mortal Instruments. He is a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid tasked with hunting demons and protecting humanity.

Sibling suggestions

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

JakeJamesJettJaxonJasper

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jace. 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.

JasonJadenJettJacekJaydenJaxonJasminJasper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jace was first seen in the United States in 1936.

Jace has ranked as high as #99 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jace 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 Jace was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Jace.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,091 3,083 8
2024 3,143 3,127 16
2023 3,241 3,212 29
2022 3,553 3,531 22
2021 3,725 3,703 22
2020 3,812 3,788 24
2019 4,140 4,107 33
2018 4,336 4,304 32
2017 4,679 4,656 23
2016 5,245 5,208 37
2015 5,392 5,357 35
2014 6,343 6,301 42
2013 6,446 6,401 45
2012 4,760 4,724 36
2011 3,778 3,740 38
2010 2,702 2,678 24
2009 2,373 2,345 28
2008 2,214 2,195 19
2007 2,055 2,035 20
2006 2,174 2,144 30
2005 1,822 1,796 26
2004 1,519 1,488 31
2003 1,358 1,329 29
2002 1,096 1,070 26
2001 1,005 976 29
2000 962 938 24
1999 810 788 22
1998 694 667 27
1997 585 568 17
1996 479 468 11
1995 387 376 11
1994 331 326 5
1993 334 334 0
1992 351 343 8
1991 341 332 9
1990 339 334 5
1989 264 264 0
1988 235 228 7
1987 224 217 7
1986 216 210 6
1985 176 176 0
1984 140 140 0
1983 133 133 0
1982 114 109 5
1981 81 81 0
1980 92 92 0
1979 146 146 0
1978 56 56 0
1977 58 58 0
1976 39 39 0
1975 34 34 0
1974 53 53 0
1973 26 26 0
1972 41 41 0
1971 24 24 0
1970 28 28 0
1969 32 32 0
1968 33 33 0
1967 26 26 0
1966 17 17 0
1965 15 15 0
1964 24 24 0
1963 22 22 0
1962 36 36 0
1961 42 42 0
1960 43 43 0
1959 52 52 0
1958 95 95 0
1957 64 64 0
1956 66 66 0
1955 9 9 0
1954 8 8 0
1952 9 9 0
1950 5 5 0
1944 5 5 0
1941 9 9 0
1936 5 5 0

Top States for Jace (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 312
10%
CA 250
8%
FL 208
7%
NY 163
5%
GA 133
4%
PA 129
4%
NC 125
4%
OH 100
3%
IL 93
3%
MI 92
3%
VA 85
3%
TN 80
3%
AL 78
3%
NJ 75
2%
IN 75
2%
MD 72
2%
WI 65
2%
MO 64
2%
LA 61
2%
SC 60
2%
AZ 58
2%
WA 55
2%
MN 55
2%
MA 48
2%
KY 45
1%
OK 45
1%
MS 44
1%
CO 40
1%
WV 36
1%
AR 35
1%
KS 34
1%
UT 30
1%
OR 30
1%
CT 29
1%
IA 28
1%
ID 21
1%
NE 19
1%
NM 19
1%
NV 19
1%
SD 15
0%
DE 12
0%
HI 10
0%
NH 10
0%
ND 9
0%
ME 9
0%
RI 9
0%
AK 8
0%
MT 8
0%
DC 6
0%