The nameJace

Jace is a short form of Jason, used on its own in the United States since the 2000s.

Meaning

Jace comes from Jason, from the Greek iasthai, "to heal".

Origin

English, from a short form.

History

Jace was in the American top 100 from 2012 to 2020 and reached 66th place in 2013. Jace Wayland, hero of the Mortal Instruments novels, helped it.

Famous people named Jace

Popularity of the name Jace

Jace in the United States

114thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2013peak year (6,443 births)
89,277babies named Jace in the United States since 1880
03,2226,443 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jace was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 47,809 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Jace. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Jace in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,489 births a year on average, against 4,757 in the five years before.

Jace in the United Kingdom

333rdmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2019peak year (185 births)
2,273babies named Jace in the United Kingdom since 1997
093185 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Jace was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,220 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Jace. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Jace in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 149 births a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Jace

Names from the same generation as Jace, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jace mean?

Jace comes from Jason, from the Greek iasthai, "to heal".

What is the origin of the name Jace?

English, from a short form.

Is Jace a girl's or a boy's name?

Jace is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jace?

In 2024, Jace was the 114th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,113 births.

What are the variants of the name Jace?

Variants and related names of Jace include Jason.

What are good sibling names for Jace?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Piper, Serenity, Sadie and Zoey for a sister, Jaxon, Ryder, Colton and Bryson for a brother.

Who are famous people named Jace?

Jace Norman, actor.