How Many People Are Named Lace?

Complete statistics for the name Lace: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lace
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lace, a very rare female name, is held by just 413 people in the US today, making up 1 in 798,124 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1988 with 31 births, but it's now seen as a rising, modern choice.

~499
Living in US
1 in 664,227
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Innovative
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,388
Worldwide Bearers
#210,043
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
523
🇵🇰 Pakistan
389
🇵🇭 Philippines
145
🇨🇦 Canada
63
🇮🇩 Indonesia
58
🇧🇷 Brazil
49
🇳🇬 Nigeria
29
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
18
🇲🇽 Mexico
15
🇬🇧 England
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (1%)
♀ Female
408 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
83
Would be under 30 (19%)
334
Would be 30–60 (77%)
16
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 433 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
78
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lace Through the Generations

Lace has been a name on the rise, capturing the imagination of parents looking for something unique yet timeless. With only 433 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Lace is a name for those who appreciate the subtle elegance of a delicate lace fabric. The majority of people named Lace are currently between 30 and 60 years old, indicating that while it's a newer-generation name, it's also gaining traction among older demographics. This blend of youth and maturity suggests a versatile appeal that transcends traditional generational boundaries.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 12
Texas 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lace's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lace

How Many People Have the Name Lace?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 499 people in the United States currently share the name Lace. That works out to roughly 1 in every 664,227 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lace a Common or Rare Name?

Lace is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lace Mean?

Lace means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lace in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Lace Most Popular?

The name Lace reached peak popularity in 1988, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lace?

Approximately 499 people named Lace live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 499. That works out to roughly 1 in 664,227 Americans.

Is Lace a rare name?

Lace is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 664,227 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lace mean?

Lace means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lace more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Lace are male and 99% are female.

When was Lace most popular?

Lace peaked in 1988 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US499
All-Time Births499
1 in X1 in 664,227
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1988
World Rank#210,043
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.