Aceson
A unique name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "ace" and "son".
Name Census estimates that about 545 living Americans carry the first name Aceson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aceson today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aceson births was 2017 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aceson. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aceson with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
545
~ 1 in 628,907 Americans
Peak year
2017
63 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,907
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Aceson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aceson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 332 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aceson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aceson 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 Aceson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Acesons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Aceson, while Georgia, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aceson
The name Aceson is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, with its roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "aco," which means "oak," and the suffix "-son," which denotes lineage or descent. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an oak tree or was associated with oak forests.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aceson can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of a Gothic translation of the Bible. In this text, the name is spelled "Akeson," which further reinforces its Germanic origins.
During the Middle Ages, the name Aceson gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic influences, such as England and parts of Scandinavia. It was often associated with individuals of noble or warrior classes, as the oak tree symbolized strength, durability, and resilience.
One notable figure bearing the name Aceson was a 9th-century Frankish nobleman who served as a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. Although historical records do not provide his exact birth and death dates, his name is mentioned in several chronicles from the Carolingian era.
Another prominent individual named Aceson was a 12th-century Anglo-Saxon warrior who fought alongside King Richard I during the Third Crusade. He was known for his bravery and valor on the battlefield, and his name is etched into the annals of Crusader history.
In the 14th century, an English monk named Aceson of Canterbury gained recognition for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy. His treatises on the nature of God and the human soul were widely studied in monastic circles during the late Medieval period.
During the Renaissance, a renowned Italian artist named Aceson Bartolomeo da Siena (1455-1527) made significant contributions to the development of fresco painting techniques. His masterpieces adorned numerous churches and palaces across Italy, showcasing his exceptional skill and artistic vision.
In more recent times, Aceson Woodbury (1825-1891), an American politician and lawyer, served as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate and played a pivotal role in shaping legal reforms during the latter half of the 19th century.
While the name Aceson may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy that reflects its ancient Germanic roots and the enduring strength and resilience associated with the mighty oak tree.
People
Aceson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aceson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Aceson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aceson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 545 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aceson 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 628,907 US residents.
Is Aceson a common name?
We classify Aceson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 549 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aceson most popular?
The single biggest year for Aceson was 2017, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aceson is about 8 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 Aceson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aceson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aceson 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 Aceson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aceson 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 Aceson 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 Aceson as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Aceson, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.