Pace Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
94% Masculine / 6% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Pace means 'peaceful'.
Meaning of the Name Pace
Pace is a Latin name meaning 'peaceful'. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'pax', which means 'peace'. The name Pace has a calm and soothing feel to it and is often associated with tranquility and harmony.
Popularity of the Name Pace
The popularity for the name Pace peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 43 births, which ranked number 6,334 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Pace had the most female births in 2022 with 8, which ranked number 11,164 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 43, which ranked number 2,754 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Pace has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 43 births, an increase of 59.26%. Among males, Pace has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 35 births, an increase of 29.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pace
- 20 Year Trend of Pace: 258.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Pace: 59.26%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Pace: 29.63%
Popularity of Pace by State
For males, Pace was most popular in Southeastern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Pace. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Pace
- Total Births of Pace: 45 (4.76%)
- Male Births of Pace: 36 (2.63%)
Given the upward trend of Pace over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.76% increase in total births, for a total of 45 births in 2024. Male births for Pace have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 36 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.63%.