Nace is a name of Slavic origin, derived from the Slavic word "nac" which means "to take". The name Nace is traditionally given to boys and has been used in various Slavic cultures for centuries.
The earliest record of the name Nace dates back to the Middle Ages in what is now Slovenia. It was a popular name among the Slavic people living in that region, as well as in other parts of Eastern Europe.
In some Slavic languages, such as Serbian and Croatian, the name Nace has been translated into "Nać" or "Nač". However, its original form, Nace, is still widely used today.
Despite its historic popularity, Nace is not a particularly common name today. This is likely due to the fact that it has fallen out of fashion in many Slavic cultures and has been replaced by more modern names.
Nevertheless, Nace remains an important part of Slavic cultural heritage and continues to be used by some families who wish to honor their ancestral roots. It is a unique and distinctive name with a rich history behind it.
The name Nace experienced a resurgence in popularity during the mid-20th century, with peaks in births occurring in 1951, 1955, and 1956. Despite a decline in usage afterward, it saw another birth in 2003. Recently, in 2018, there was one more birth recorded for this name, suggesting that it may still be used occasionally today.