Mace Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAYS / /meɪs/English; Latin
Meaning
English: a type of weapon; Latin: a form of the name 'Macer', meaning 'thin'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mace has roots in English, where it refers to a type of heavy club or weapon. In Latin, it is derived from 'Macer', which means 'thin' or 'lean'. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a surname and a given name. It has also been associated with nobility and strength due to its weapon connotation. Mace is relatively uncommon as a first name but has seen occasional use in modern times.
Trend Summary
Mace has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
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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 #1358 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)
Top States for Mace (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 45 |