Total births
693
Boys' name · since 2004
Acen
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 693 babies named Acen, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2781
- among boys today
- 693
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
693 babies have been named Acen since 2004, making it today's #2781 boys' name.
Acen has 693 recorded births among boys since 2004, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2781 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #2781 among boys today
- 693 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Acen is currently the #2781 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 693 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2781
- among boys today
- 693
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Acen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2781
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Acen was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
53 babies were named Acen in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Acen compares
693 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Acen's all-time total is 89% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Acen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 693 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 23 | 22,252 |
Acen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Acen's full recorded timeline at 2015, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2017 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Acen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#2,781
Active since
2004
Acen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Acen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Acen's strongest decade.
362 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Acen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 71
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
362 births
- 2020s
2020s
260 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 362 births (52% of all-time use).
How Acen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Acen's total volume
Acen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Acen by state
Where Acen concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 85 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 20 | 2.9% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Acen's total US births 12.3%
Even split
85 of 693 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Acen? ▼
693 babies have been named Acen since 2004. It currently ranks #2781 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 53 births.
When was Acen most popular? ▼
Acen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 362 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Acen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Acen are Texas (85 births), Louisiana (20 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Acen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Acen since 2004 -- 22 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Acen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ace, Aceson, Acey, Aceyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Acen's data
- Acen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (362 total births) through the 2020s (260) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Acens (85 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Acen
Nearby Names Like Acen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Acen
Ace Boy
#165 26,319 births
Aceson Boy
#2954 603 births
Acey Boy
#10968 441 births
Aceyn Boy
#2555 414 births
Aceton Boy
#7135 145 births
Compare Acen side by side: Acen vs Ace Acen vs Aceson Acen vs Acey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Acen
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Acen: #2781 Boys' Name - 693 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/acen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Acen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.