Pacie
A modern invented name with uncertain meaning or origins.
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Pacie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pacie today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pacie births was 2002 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pacie. 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 Pacie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
2002
9 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2011 SSA rank
#18,869
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Pacie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pacie from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pacie 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 Pacie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pacie
The name Pacie originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "pax," which means peace, tranquility, or calm. The earliest recorded use of the name Pacie dates back to the 1st century AD, when it was used as a nickname or pet name for individuals whose given names had a connection to the concept of peace.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Pacie was a Roman poet and philosopher who lived during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide his full name, but he was known for his works celebrating the virtues of peace and harmony.
In the 5th century, a Christian martyr named Pacie was venerated in the city of Carthage, located in present-day Tunisia. She was persecuted and executed for her faith during the reign of the Vandal king Huneric. Her feast day is celebrated on May 13th in the Roman Catholic Church.
During the Middle Ages, the name Pacie was relatively uncommon but still used occasionally in various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Pacie of Ferrara, an Italian nun and mystic who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her spiritual visions and writings, which gained her a reputation for holiness.
In the 16th century, a French poet and playwright named Pacie Rousseau was active in the literary circles of Paris. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of French Renaissance literature and for his connections with notable figures like Clément Marot and François Rabelais.
Another significant historical figure with the name Pacie was Pacie Quitman, an American military officer and politician who served as the 10th Governor of Mississippi from 1850 to 1851. He was born in 1799 and played a prominent role in the Mexican-American War.
Throughout history, the name Pacie has been associated with values of peace, tranquility, and harmony. While not extremely common, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds, including poets, mystics, military leaders, and more.
People
Pacie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pacie 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
Pacie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pacie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pacie 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Pacie a common name?
We classify Pacie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pacie most popular?
The single biggest year for Pacie was 2002, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pacie is about 21 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 Pacie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pacie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pacie in the SSA data are female. 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 Pacie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pacie 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 Pacie 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 Americans are named Pacie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.