Mace, derived from the Latin 'macius', means 'like a hammer'. It's of Germanic origin and was introduced to England by settlers during the Dark Ages. Historically, it has been used as a surname, but in recent years, it has gained popularity as a given name for boys.
The name Mace experienced a notable increase in popularity from the late 1950s to the early 2000s, with peaks of 29 births in 1963 and 64 births in 2022. However, it has been relatively uncommon overall, with only 5 births recorded in 1880 and again in 1972. The total number of births registered for the name Mace is 1876.