Tracey Girl

Popularity: #935 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRAY-see //ˈtreɪsi//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: 'brave'; Irish: 'warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tracey has its roots in the Old French name "Tracy," which itself is derived from the Latin "Tracius," meaning "from the place of the thrush." The name was originally a surname, linked to a location in Normandy, France, and it entered the English language following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. The transition from a surname to a given name occurred in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, where it became more common as a feminine name.

Historically, the name Tracey has been associated with various notable figures and events. One significant milestone is the use of the name in literature and media, which helped to popularize it as a first name.

The name appears in various English literary works, and its variants can be traced back to the medieval period. The name's association with nobility and land ownership in medieval England also contributed to its historical significance, as many bearers of the surname were part of the gentry.

Culturally, Tracey has been linked to themes of strength and resilience, often embodying qualities of determination and independence. The name has also been associated with various artistic and cultural figures, enhancing its resonance in popular culture.

Diminutive forms such as "Trace" have emerged, reflecting a trend in naming practices that favor shorter, more casual versions of traditional names. Overall, the name Tracey carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, reflecting its evolution from a geographical identifier to a personal name with enduring appeal.

Famous people named Tracey

In this section, you will find notable people named Tracey. 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 Tracey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tracey who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Tracey Ullman is a comedian, actress, and singer best known for The Tracey Ullman Show, Tracey Takes On..., and her voice work in The Simpsons.

Tracey Morgan is a comedian and actor best known for Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and The Last O.G..

Tracey Emin is an artist best known for My Bed, Everyone I Have Ever Slept With, and The Last Great Adventure Is You.

Fictional characters named Tracey

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Tracey is a fictional character from the animated television series The Amazing World of Gumball. She is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for her cheerful personality and friendship with the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tracey, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tracey. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tracey was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Tracey has ranked as high as #108 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Tracey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tracey 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 Tracey 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 Tracey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 19 6 13
2024 26 11 15
2023 21 6 15
2022 21 7 14
2021 21 8 13
2020 17 8 9
2019 38 12 26
2018 20 5 15
2017 35 9 26
2016 46 14 32
2015 37 14 23
2014 47 8 39
2013 39 12 27
2012 42 11 31
2011 39 15 24
2010 51 17 34
2009 66 18 48
2008 66 25 41
2007 74 25 49
2006 72 22 50
2005 73 18 55
2004 106 28 78
2003 86 22 64
2002 127 33 94
2001 125 32 93
2000 136 25 111
1999 131 31 100
1998 163 46 117
1997 203 43 160
1996 261 64 197
1995 258 60 198
1994 298 72 226
1993 421 82 339
1992 452 67 385
1991 514 82 432
1990 585 89 496
1989 677 81 596
1988 780 76 704
1987 885 78 807
1986 826 72 754
1985 754 60 694
1984 904 66 838
1983 823 36 787
1982 943 46 897
1981 1,108 70 1,038
1980 1,311 58 1,253
1979 1,417 105 1,312
1978 1,555 106 1,449
1977 1,645 142 1,503
1976 2,094 152 1,942
1975 2,601 223 2,378
1974 3,057 299 2,758
1973 3,399 421 2,978
1972 3,873 466 3,407
1971 5,168 379 4,789
1970 6,599 369 6,230
1969 6,019 395 5,624
1968 5,382 451 4,931
1967 5,050 552 4,498
1966 5,598 471 5,127
1965 4,613 353 4,260
1964 4,085 342 3,743
1963 4,017 317 3,700
1962 3,949 306 3,643
1961 3,038 237 2,801
1960 2,145 185 1,960
1959 1,532 122 1,410
1958 1,067 90 977
1957 1,070 86 984
1956 586 68 518
1955 472 29 443
1954 364 34 330
1953 218 29 189
1952 148 19 129
1951 116 23 93
1950 103 17 86
1949 76 24 52
1948 70 12 58
1947 44 16 28
1946 37 15 22
1945 32 10 22
1944 24 8 16
1943 30 11 19
1942 29 10 19
1941 18 10 8
1940 6 6 0
1939 6 0 6
1938 12 6 6
1937 11 6 5
1935 5 5 0
1934 9 9 0
1933 5 5 0
1928 6 6 0
1927 6 6 0
1924 8 8 0
1923 12 7 5
1921 6 6 0
1920 5 5 0
1919 8 8 0
1916 5 5 0
1915 6 6 0

Top States for Tracey (2017)

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
NY 5
50%
FL 5
50%