Trace
Trace is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Domain of Thracius; path or track.
Origin and history
Trace originated as a variant of the English surname Tracy, derived from Norman French place names meaning domain of Thracius. It evolved into an independent given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. The name has seen steady usage for American boys, entering the top 700 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
13,764 babies in the United States have been named Trace since 1880. It ranks #1013 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #696.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- CA (6 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 403 |
| 1970-1980 | 259 |
| 1980-1990 | 464 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,409 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,524 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,465 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,164 |
Famous people named Trace
- Trace Adkins: singer, actor
- Trace Cyrus: musician, guitarist
- Trace McSorley: football player
Fun facts
- Trace began as a brief variant of the surname Tracy before gaining traction as a independent first name.
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage in North America during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.