Traci
Traci is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Domain of Thracius; warlike or belonging to Thrace.
Origin and history
Traci is a feminine variant of Tracy, which originates from an Old French surname derived from the Latin place name Thracius (meaning 'belonging to Thrace'). It gained strong popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as a spunky, modern spelling. Today, it is used less frequently for newborns, carrying a distinct retro appeal.
Popularity in the United States
52,173 babies in the United States have been named Traci since 1880. It ranks #572 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2049.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
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 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,144 |
| 1960-1970 | 18,703 |
| 1970-1980 | 20,675 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,470 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,413 |
| 2000-2010 | 507 |
| 2010-2019 | 178 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Famous people named Traci
- Traci Lords: Actress, Singer
- Traci Bingham: Actress, Model
- Traci Braxton: Singer, Television Personality
Nicknames
Trace, Tray
Fun facts
- The '-i' spelling variant of Tracy rose to prominence in the U.S. alongside mid-20th-century trends toward modernized name endings.
- The name originally entered the English language via Norman French place names rooted in Gallo-Roman history.