Tracey
Tracey is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Warlike, domain of Thracius, or higher.
Origin and history
Tracey is a classic given name and surname derived from French place names like Tracy-Bocage or the Irish Gaelic name Ó Treasaigh, meaning warlike or higher. Originally a surname, it gained widespread popularity as a given name for females in the mid-to-late 20th century. In recent years, its usage for U.S. newborns has significantly declined.
Popularity in the United States
86,515 babies in the United States have been named Tracey since 1880. It ranks #412 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2022.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.7 %)
- PA (8.4 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 244 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,159 |
| 1960-1970 | 40,287 |
| 1970-1980 | 28,746 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,368 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,650 |
| 2000-2010 | 683 |
| 2010-2019 | 277 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Famous people named Tracey
- Tracey Ullman: Actress, Comedian
- Tracey Gold: Actress
- Tracey Thorn: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Trace
Fun facts
- The name reached England during the Norman Conquest, originating from place names in Normandy.
- Tracey was exceptionally popular in the 1960s and 1970s before gradually cooling in usage.