Trace: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TRAYS · 1 syllable
A short form of the given name Tracy or Tracey.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- TRAYS
- US rank (2025)
- #757
- US babies a year
- about 371 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Trace?
Trace was the #757 name in the US in 2025, given to 340 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Trace?
Half of US adults named Trace are older than 26; most are between 18 and 60. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Trace
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Trace
How do you pronounce Trace?
Trace is pronounced TRAYS.
How popular is the name Trace?
Trace was the #757 name in the US in 2025, given to 340 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Trace?
Half of US adults named Trace are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 60.