At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- #10,917 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #10,917 in 2025
- First recorded
- 1995
Meaning of Ece
Ece is a beautiful and unique name that is commonly given to baby girls. It originated in Turkey and has gained popularity worldwide. While it may be rare in some countries, Ece has been steadily increasing in popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around the 12,000-16,000 mark for female names. This name carries a sense of elegance and grace, making it a perfect choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Ece
Turkish
- Pronounced eh-jeh /eˈdʒe/
Popularity of Ece in the U.S.
Ece was the #10,917 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 8 babies. It first appears in the records in 1995.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1995–2025 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 10,917 | back (not recorded in 2022–2024) |
| 2021 | 5 | 15,251 | back (not recorded in 2019–2020) |
| 2018 | 6 | 13,793 | ▼ 2,178 |
| 2017 | 8 | 11,615 | back (not recorded in 2016) |
| 2015 | 7 | 13,006 | ▲ 1,552 |
| 2014 | 6 | 14,558 | back (not recorded in 2013) |
| 2012 | 6 | 14,962 | ▲ 1,802 |
| 2011 | 5 | 16,764 | ▼ 1,805 |
| 2010 | 6 | 14,959 | ▼ 3,500 |
| 2009 | 9 | 11,459 | back (not recorded in 2007–2008) |
| 2006 | 6 | 15,152 | ▼ 3,318 |
| 2005 | 8 | 11,834 | back (not recorded in 2004) |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | back (not recorded in 2000–2002) |
| 1999 | 5 | 14,411 | back (not recorded in 1996–1998) |
| 1995 | 5 | 13,386 | new |
Notable people named Ece
- Ece Turkoglu is a Turkish football midfielder who plays for Fenerbahce and the Turkey women's national team.
- Ece Temelkuran is a Turkish journalist and author.
- Ece Seckin is a Turkish singer known for hits like Aman Aman and Adeyyo, with songs reaching over 100 million views.
- Ece Yagmur Yavuz is a Turkish former artistic gymnast who won junior all-around silver at the 2018 Turkish Championships.