Aayce
Origin uncertain, possibly a creative form of the name Avis.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aayce. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aayce today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aayce births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aayce. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aayce. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,872
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Aayce: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aayce by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aayce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aayce
The given name Aayce has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "aicu," which means "to protect" or "to guard." The name was commonly used for both males and females in this ancient civilization, which was centered in the southern region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq.
In Sumerian mythology, Aayce was also the name of a minor deity associated with protection and fertility. References to this deity can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from the period, though the extent of their role and significance is not fully understood.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Aayce can be traced back to the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. One notable individual bearing this name was Aayce-damu, a high-ranking official and scribe during the reign of King Shulgi. Unfortunately, little is known about their specific accomplishments or life story.
As time passed, the name Aayce spread to other ancient cultures in the region, such as the Babylonians and Assyrians. In the 8th century BCE, an Assyrian king named Aayce-ilani ruled for a brief period, though records of his reign are scarce.
During the Middle Ages, the name Aayce resurfaced in certain regions of the Middle East, though its popularity was relatively limited. One notable figure from this period was Aayce ibn Khalid, a 10th century Persian scholar and poet known for his works on astronomy and philosophy.
In the 14th century, there was a prominent Sufi mystic named Aayce al-Qadiri, who was influential in spreading the teachings of the Qadiri order of Sufism throughout the region. His writings and teachings were widely studied and revered by many followers.
The name Aayce also appeared in various forms in ancient Indian and Persian cultures, though its usage and meaning may have evolved over time. One example is the 16th century Indian poet and philosopher, Aayce Khan, whose works explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.
It is worth noting that while the name Aayce has a rich historical lineage, its usage has been relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in Western cultures. However, its ancient roots and symbolic associations with protection and guardianship make it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating heritage.
People
Aayce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aayce as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aayce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aayce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aayce going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Aayce a common name?
We classify Aayce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aayce most popular?
The single biggest year for Aayce was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aayce is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aayce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aayce a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aayce in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aayce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aayce in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aayce can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Aayce?
See how many people share the name Aayce on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.