Accie
A feminine diminutive of Athaliah, meaning "God is exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Accie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Accie today is around 96 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Accie births was 1942 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Accie. 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
- • The typical person named Accie is about 96 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Accies were born before 1940.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Accie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1942
5 babies that year
Average age
96
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,564
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Accie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Accie 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 Accie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Accie
The given name Accie is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the word "akakia," which means "innocence" or "purity." This name was popular among the ancient Greeks and was often given to children as a symbol of their innocence and purity.
In the early Christian era, the name Accie gained popularity as it was associated with the virtue of innocence, which was highly valued in the Christian tradition. Some early Christian texts and writings mention individuals with the name Accie, although specific references are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Accie was a Roman martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was known as Saint Accie and was believed to have been martyred for her Christian faith during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Decius.
During the Middle Ages, the name Accie was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in a few historical records and chronicles. One notable individual was Accie de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and was known for her involvement in the conflicts between the Capetian and Plantagenet dynasties.
In the Renaissance period, the name Accie experienced a slight resurgence, particularly in Italy. One notable figure was Accie Strozzi, an Italian Renaissance poet and writer who lived in the 15th century. She was part of the influential Strozzi family and was known for her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Moving into the modern era, the name Accie has remained relatively rare, but there have been a few notable individuals who carried this name. One example is Accie Newbury, an American artist and illustrator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her illustrations in children's books and magazines.
Another notable figure was Accie Wilkinson, a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights in the early 20th century. She was involved in the Women's Social and Political Union and participated in various protests and demonstrations to advocate for women's suffrage.
While the name Accie has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it carries a rich symbolism of innocence and purity, rooted in its ancient Greek origins. The individuals who have carried this name have left their mark in various fields, from religion and literature to art and activism.
People
Accie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Accie 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
Accie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Accie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Accie 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Accie a common name?
We classify Accie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Accie most popular?
The single biggest year for Accie was 1942, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Accie is about 96 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 Accie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Accie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Accie 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 Accie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Accie 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 Accie 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 people have Accie as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Accie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.