Zace
An anglicized variant of Zachariah or Zachary meaning "the Lord remembers".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zace. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zace today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zace births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zace. 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 Zace. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,350
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zace: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zace 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 Zace during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zace
The name Zace is believed to have originated from the Old English language, which was spoken in the regions that now make up England and parts of Scotland. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "zacen," which means "strong" or "brave." This suggests that the name Zace was initially given to individuals who were perceived as possessing these qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zace can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals that recorded the history of the Anglo-Saxons from the late 9th century to the 12th century. The entry from the year 1066 mentions a warrior named Zace who fought alongside King Harold II in the Battle of Hastings against the Norman invaders led by William the Conqueror.
During the Middle Ages, the name Zace appeared in several medieval texts and records, particularly those related to the nobility and military. One notable figure was Zace de Montfort, a French knight who participated in the Third Crusade under the command of King Richard I of England in the late 12th century.
In the 16th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Zace van Galen became renowned for his voyages to the East Indies and his contributions to the mapping of the region. His detailed accounts of the local cultures and trade routes were highly influential during this era of exploration and colonization.
Another historical figure with the name Zace was Zace Boucicault, a French playwright and actor who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his theatrical works that addressed social issues and satirized the upper classes of his time.
In the 20th century, Zace Hartley, an American baseball player, made a name for himself in the Negro Leagues during the 1930s and 1940s. Despite facing racial discrimination, he was recognized for his exceptional skills as a pitcher and his contributions to the sport.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Zace, illustrating its enduring presence across various cultures, time periods, and fields of endeavor.
People
Zace + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zace as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zace: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zace?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zace 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zace a common name?
We classify Zace as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zace most popular?
The single biggest year for Zace was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zace is about 19 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 Zace in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zace a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zace 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 Zace still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zace 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 Zace 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 the name Zace?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Zace, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.