Tracee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRAY-see //ˈtreɪ.si//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: derived from 'trace'; Latin: to pull or drag
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tracee is a variant of the name Tracy, which has its roots in the Irish surname "Ó Treasaigh," meaning "descendant of Treasach," with Treasach itself deriving from the Gaelic word for "warrior" or "fighter." The name Tracy entered the English language through the Norman influence in the 11th century, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was initially used as a surname before evolving into a given name in the 20th century.
The spelling variation "Tracee" emerged later, reflecting a trend in the 20th century to create unique forms of traditional names by altering their spelling. Historically, the name Tracy has been borne by notable figures, including Tracy of the 12th century, who was a prominent figure in the English court.
The name gained further recognition through its use in literature and popular culture, particularly in the 20th century, when it became associated with various characters in films and television. The name's association with strength and resilience, stemming from its Gaelic origins, contributed to its appeal as a feminine name.
Culturally, the name Tracee and its variants have been embraced in various English-speaking countries, often symbolizing a blend of traditional roots and modern identity. The name's evolution reflects broader trends in naming practices, where parents seek to personalize names while maintaining a connection to their historical and linguistic origins.
The diminutive form "Tracey" has also been widely used, further embedding the name within cultural narratives.
Famous people named Tracee
In this section, you will find notable people named Tracee. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tracee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tracee who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tracee Ellis Ross is an actress and producer best known for Black-ish, Girlfriends, and The High Note.
Tracee Chimo is an actress best known for Bad Jews, Orange Is the New Black, and The Good Wife.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tracee was first seen in the United States in 1951.
Tracee has ranked as high as #972 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Tracee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tracee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tracee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tracee.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1994 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1993 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1992 | 30 | 5 | 25 |
| 1991 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1990 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1989 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1988 | 36 | 5 | 31 |
| 1987 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1986 | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| 1985 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1984 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1983 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1982 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| 1981 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1980 | 154 | 0 | 154 |
| 1979 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1978 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1977 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1976 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1975 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1974 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 1973 | 312 | 0 | 312 |
| 1972 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1971 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1970 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1969 | 117 | 0 | 117 |
| 1968 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1967 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1966 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1965 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 1964 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 1963 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1962 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 1961 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1960 | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| 1959 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1958 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1957 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1956 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1955 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1954 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1953 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1951 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Tracee (1993)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |