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 |
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FL | 6 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |