Tracy
Tracy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹeɪsi/
Meaning and origin of Tracy
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional 19th century and later usage.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
Etymology
A Norman baronial surname from places in France, derived from the Gallo-Roman given name Thracius which referred to Thrace + the Celtic suffix *-āko (place, property). As a female given name, it is also known as a diminutive of Theresa.
How popular is Tracy?
Since 1880, 251,393 girls and 61,501 boys in the U.S. have been named Tracy (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 1966. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tracy FAQ
What does the name Tracy mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional 19th century and later usage. A female given name transferred from the surname, popular in the 1960s and 1970s. A Norman baronial surname from places in France, derived from the Gallo-Roman given name Thracius which referred to Thrace + the Celtic suffix *-āko (place, property). As a female given name, it is also known as a diminutive of Theresa.
What is the origin of the name Tracy?
Tracy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tracy?
Since 1880, 251,393 girls and 61,501 boys in the U.S. have been named Tracy (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 1966. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tracy a boy or girl name?
Tracy is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (251,393 girls and 61,501 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.