Unity or number one
Acie is a diminutive of the name Ace, which originates from the Latin word 'as' meaning a single unit or the highest rank. It was historically used as a nickname for someone who was first-rate or a leader. In the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it occasionally appeared as a standalone given name.
Less common today
Acie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,823 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
NBA player and coach
Negro League baseball player
