Tracey

Tracey: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹeɪsi/

Meaning and origin of Tracey

  • A female given name transferred from the surname, of popular British usage, variant of Tracy.
  • A male given name.

How popular is Tracey?

19U.S. babies in 2025
#55peak rank (1970)
95,203babies since 1880

Since 1880, 86,515 girls and 8,688 boys in the U.S. have been named Tracey (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #55 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #318 in 1967. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020256,599 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Tracey FAQ

What does the name Tracey mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname, of popular British usage, variant of Tracy. A male given name.

What is the origin of the name Tracey?

Tracey is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Tracey?

Since 1880, 86,515 girls and 8,688 boys in the U.S. have been named Tracey (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #55 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #318 in 1967. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tracey a boy or girl name?

Tracey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 86,515 girls and 8,688 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.