Will my child share the name Mace with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Mace per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mace in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mace becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mace has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1124 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1519 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Mace

Mace is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mace in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.