Tracy
Tracy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Domain of Thracius; place of Thracius.
Origin and history
Tracy originates as an English surname derived from Norman place names such as Thracie or Tracey-Bocage in France, which themselves derive from a Gaulish personal name. Originally used as a given name predominantly for boys, it gained significant popularity for both genders in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is less common for newborn boys but remains a well-recognized classic.
Popularity in the United States
61,501 babies in the United States have been named Tracy since 1880. It ranks #441 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1692.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 94 |
| 1890-1900 | 123 |
| 1900-1910 | 100 |
| 1910-1920 | 497 |
| 1920-1930 | 660 |
| 1930-1940 | 846 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,630 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,774 |
| 1960-1970 | 29,177 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,419 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,536 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,719 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,097 |
| 2010-2019 | 594 |
| 2020-2029 | 235 |
Famous people named Tracy
- Tracy McGrady: Basketball player
- Tracy Lawrence: Singer, Songwriter
- Tracy Hickman: Author, Game designer
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated a person belonging to one of the villages named Tracey in Normandy, France.
- While originally a masculine name in Britain and early America, Tracy became very popular for girls in the mid-20th century before declining overall.