Will my child share the name Mace with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Mace per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mace in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mace becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mace is declining: down 892 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,519 in 2002.

Is Mace a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mace is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mace a popular baby name in the United States?

Mace does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mace is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mace in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mace

Mace has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1124 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #1519 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

Mace is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mace in their class.