Acey is of American origin, derived from the surname Acheson. It is a unisex given name that gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name Acey is often associated with creativity and uniqueness, perhaps due to its distinctive sound and spelling. It has been used more frequently as a given name since the 1970s.
The name Acey appears to have been quite popular during the early-to-mid 20th century, with a total of 435 births recorded between 1886 and 2023. The peak years for this name were 1916 and 1918, with 10 births each year. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor in recent decades, with only five births recorded in each of the past three years (2021-2023).