Aceyn
A name potentially derived from the French word "acier" meaning steel.
Name Census estimates that about 367 living Americans carry the first name Aceyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aceyn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aceyn births was 2024 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aceyn. 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.
People living today
367
~ 1 in 933,936 Americans
Peak year
2024
53 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,521
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Aceyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aceyn 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 211 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
Decades
Aceyn 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 Aceyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aceyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Aceyn, while Florida, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aceyn
The name Aceyn originates from the ancient Celtic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Celtic word "Aicen," which means "noble" or "highborn." Initially, it was used as a title for those of royal or aristocratic lineage in the regions of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aceyn can be found in the ancient Irish text "Lebor Gabála Érenn" (The Book of the Taking of Ireland), which dates back to the 11th century CE. This text chronicles the legendary and mythical history of Ireland, and Aceyn is mentioned as the name of a prominent figure in one of the tales.
In the 12th century, Aceyn ap Rhys, a Welsh prince and heir to the Kingdom of Deheubarth, was a notable figure who bore this name. He lived from 1110 to 1197 and played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and Norman forces during his reign.
During the medieval period, the name Aceyn gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy in various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Aceyn de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived from 1245 to 1314. He was a prominent figure during the Wars of Scottish Independence and fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
In the 16th century, Aceyn O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain and lord of Tyrconnell, was a prominent figure in the Nine Years' War against English rule in Ireland. He lived from 1560 to 1628 and was renowned for his military prowess and leadership in the fight for Irish independence.
Another notable figure bearing the name Aceyn was Aceyn MacLeod, a Scottish clan chief who lived from 1650 to 1722. He played a significant role in the Jacobite risings, supporting the claim of James VII and II to the thrones of Scotland and England.
While the name Aceyn has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been adopted and used across various regions and time periods, often associated with nobility, leadership, and historical significance.
People
Aceyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aceyn 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
Aceyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aceyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 367 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aceyn 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 933,936 US residents.
Is Aceyn a common name?
We classify Aceyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 370 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aceyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Aceyn was 2024, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aceyn is about 6 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 Aceyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aceyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aceyn 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 Aceyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aceyn 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 Aceyn 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 share the name Aceyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.