Mace Boy

Popularity: #884 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAYS //meɪs//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: a type of weapon; Latin: a form of the name 'Macer', meaning 'thin'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mace has its roots in the Old French word "masse," which means "club" or "heavy stick." This term is derived from the Latin "mānsuētīnus," meaning "of the hand," which itself comes from the earlier Latin word "mānsuētus," meaning "tame" or "gentle." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where the Old French influence significantly shaped the English lexicon. The name Mace, therefore, carries connotations of strength and power, reflecting the physicality of the weapon it references.

Historically, the name Mace has been associated with various figures and symbols of authority. In medieval times, the mace was not only a weapon but also a symbol of office and authority, often carried by officials and dignitaries.

The ceremonial mace, used in parliamentary and academic settings, underscores its significance as a representation of governance and order. This connection to authority can be traced back to the 13th century when maces began to be used in official capacities, solidifying their place in both military and civic life.

Culturally, the name Mace resonates with themes of strength and leadership. It evokes images of knights and warriors, as well as the ceremonial roles that maces play in modern institutions.

The name may also be linked to the diminutive form "Macey," which has been used historically but is less common. The enduring nature of the name Mace reflects its deep-rooted associations with power and authority, making it a name of significance throughout history.

Fictional characters named Mace

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Mace Windu is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise. He is a Jedi Master known for his exceptional combat skills and leadership in the Jedi Council.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mace was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mace has ranked as high as #4679 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Utah.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mace 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 Mace 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 Mace.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 54 54
2024 45 45
2023 50 50
2022 64 64
2021 60 60
2020 55 55
2019 60 60
2018 51 51
2017 47 47
2016 65 65
2015 52 52
2014 61 61
2013 49 49
2012 59 59
2011 45 45
2010 43 43
2009 41 41
2008 26 26
2007 36 36
2006 33 33
2005 21 21
2004 26 26
2003 18 18
2002 21 21
2001 13 13
2000 10 10
1999 15 15
1998 8 8
1997 13 13
1996 5 5
1995 11 11
1994 6 6
1993 7 7
1992 5 5
1991 10 10
1990 10 10
1989 6 6
1987 7 7
1986 6 6
1985 5 5
1984 7 7
1982 6 6
1981 6 6
1979 8 8
1978 7 7
1977 8 8
1976 15 15
1975 6 6
1974 14 14
1973 14 14
1972 5 5
1971 12 12
1970 18 18
1969 17 17
1968 21 21
1967 21 21
1966 16 16
1965 20 20
1964 30 30
1963 29 29
1962 16 16
1961 9 9
1960 25 25
1959 14 14
1958 12 12
1957 18 18
1956 18 18
1955 13 13
1954 14 14
1953 8 8
1952 6 6
1951 12 12
1950 7 7
1949 9 9
1948 11 11
1947 10 10
1946 7 7
1944 5 5
1943 5 5
1942 7 7
1941 10 10
1940 5 5
1939 13 13
1938 7 7
1934 6 6
1933 9 9
1932 6 6
1930 7 7
1929 9 9
1928 10 10
1927 8 8
1926 7 7
1925 8 8
1924 13 13
1923 6 6
1922 9 9
1921 10 10
1919 11 11
1918 11 11
1917 8 8
1916 11 11
1915 8 8
1914 11 11
1913 6 6
1912 6 6
1908 5 5
1902 10 10
1901 5 5
1900 7 7
1883 5 5
1880 5 5

Top States for Mace (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
FL 6
55%
CA 5
45%