Trae
Trae is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Three or third.
Origin and history
Trae originated as an English phonetic spelling of the word 'tray', often used as a nickname for a third-generation namesake (Trey). It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century as an independent given name. It remains a recognizable, modern short name for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,133 babies in the United States have been named Trae since 1880. It ranks #1949 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1606.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.3 %)
- OH (8 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- IN (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 314 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,384 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,220 |
| 2010-2019 | 720 |
| 2020-2029 | 321 |
Famous people named Trae
- Trae Young: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Trae tha Truth: Rapper, Musician
- Trae Waynes: Football Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Trae originated as a phonetic spelling variant of Trey, derived from the Middle English word for three.
- It was traditionally given as a nickname to boys who shared their father's and grandfather's full names (a III suffix).