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Acein

A given name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Acein. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Acein today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Acein births was 2012 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Acein. 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 Acein. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

10

~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans

Peak year

2012

5 babies that year

Average age

9

years old

2022 SSA rank

#12,364

Tracked since 2012

Popularity

Acein: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Acein from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

0134520152020

Decades

Acein 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 Acein during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505
2020s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Acein

The name Acein is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the southern region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-1900 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "aku," meaning "to protect" or "to guard," combined with the suffix "-in," which was commonly used to form personal names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Acein can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These inscriptions mention an individual named Acein, who is believed to have been a high-ranking official or priest in the city's temple complex.

In ancient Sumerian mythology, there is a reference to a minor deity named Acein, who was associated with the protection of households and families. This deity was often invoked in rituals and prayers for safeguarding against harm and ensuring the well-being of one's family.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Acein. One prominent figure was Acein the Scribe, a renowned scholar and calligrapher who lived in the 8th century BCE during the Neo-Assyrian period. His exquisite work on cuneiform tablets and inscriptions has been preserved in various museums and collections worldwide.

Another individual of historical significance was Acein the Architect, who lived in the 5th century BCE during the Achaemenid Empire in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). He is credited with the design and construction of several monumental buildings and temples, including the grand palace complex at Persepolis.

In the realm of literature, Acein the Poet was a celebrated writer who flourished in the 10th century CE during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. His collection of poems, known as the "Divan of Acein," is considered a masterpiece of classical Arabic literature and has been widely studied and translated.

During the medieval period, a prominent figure named Acein the Physician emerged in the 12th century CE in the city of Cordoba, which was part of the Moorish Caliphate in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and his pioneering work on the treatment of various diseases.

Lastly, in the 16th century CE, there was a notable explorer and navigator named Acein the Voyager, who embarked on several expeditions across the Indian Ocean and the East Indies (modern-day Southeast Asia). His detailed accounts and maps of these regions helped expand the geographical knowledge of the time and facilitated trade and cultural exchange.

People

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FAQ

Acein: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Acein?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Acein 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 34,275,434 US residents.

Is Acein a common name?

We classify Acein as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Acein most popular?

The single biggest year for Acein was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Acein is about 9 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 Acein in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Acein a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Acein 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 Acein still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Acein 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 Acein 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 are named Acein?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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