Pacen
A name that suggests a sense of tranquility or peacefulness.
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Pacen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pacen today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pacen births was 2000 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pacen. 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
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2000
24 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,927
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Pacen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pacen from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 62 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Pacen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pacen 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 Pacen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pacens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pacen
The given name Pacen is of uncertain origin, with no definitive consensus among scholars and linguists about its roots or derivation. Some theories suggest it may have evolved from the Latin word "pax," meaning peace or tranquility, while others propose a connection to the Old English word "pæc," signifying a bundle or pack.
Despite the ambiguity surrounding its etymology, the name Pacen has been documented in various historical records and texts throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known references dates back to the 12th century, when a monk named Pacen is mentioned in the annals of a Benedictine monastery in northern France.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Pacen de Villiers is recorded as a participant in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His name appears in several chronicles detailing his military exploits and allegiance to the French crown.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor, Pacen Rossetti (1477-1542), gained prominence for his contributions to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Florence and Rome.
In the 17th century, Pacen Beaumont (1612-1677), a French philosopher and mathematician, was celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the field of calculus and his collaborations with the renowned thinker René Descartes.
More recently, Pacen Holbrook (1891-1965), an American artist and illustrator, gained recognition for his vibrant and evocative paintings depicting scenes from the American West and Native American life.
While the name Pacen may not have achieved widespread popularity throughout history, its appearance in various contexts and across different cultures suggests a certain enduring quality and appeal. The individuals mentioned above, spanning several centuries and disciplines, serve as noteworthy examples of those who have borne this distinctive name.
People
Pacen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pacen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pacen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pacen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pacen 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Pacen a common name?
We classify Pacen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pacen most popular?
The single biggest year for Pacen was 2000, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pacen is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pacen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pacen 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.
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.