Trace
Trace: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Trace
- A short form of the female given name Tracy or Tracey.
How popular is Trace?
Since 1880, 348 girls and 13,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Trace (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2852 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #439 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #758 for boys, with 340 babies given the name.
Names similar to Trace
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Sibling name ideas for Trace
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Trace FAQ
What does the name Trace mean?
A short form of the female given name Tracy or Tracey.
How popular is the name Trace?
Since 1880, 348 girls and 13,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Trace (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2852 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #439 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #758 for boys, with 340 babies given the name.
Is Trace a boy or girl name?
Trace is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 348 girls and 13,764 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.