Traci Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRAY-see //ˈtreɪ.si//
Origin: English; diminutive of Tracy
Meaning: English: 'place of Thracius'; Irish: 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Traci is derived from the name Tracy, which has its roots in the Old French name "Tracys," meaning "place of Thracius." The name Thracius itself is believed to be of Latin origin, linked to the ancient region of Thrace, which encompassed parts of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English language.
Over time, Tracy became a common given name, particularly for females, with variations emerging in different cultures and languages. Historically, the name Tracy has been associated with several notable figures.
In the 20th century, it gained prominence through various cultural references, including literature and film. The name was notably borne by Tracy Lord, a character in the 1939 play "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry, which was later adapted into a successful film.
Additionally, the name has been used in various contexts within popular culture, contributing to its recognition and usage. Culturally, the name Traci and its variants have often been associated with qualities such as strength and independence, reflecting the characteristics of notable women who have borne the name.
The diminutive form "Tracey" has also been used, adding to the name's versatility. The name's enduring presence in various forms across different cultures highlights its adaptability and the positive connotations associated with it, ensuring its continued relevance in naming practices.
Famous people named Traci
In this section, you will find notable people named Traci. 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 Traci who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Traci Lords is an actress and singer best known for Cry-Baby, Blade, and her music career.
Fictional characters named Traci
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Traci is a fictional character from the TV series 90210. She is a high school student who navigates the complexities of teenage life in Beverly Hills.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Traci was first seen in the United States in 1945.
Traci has ranked as high as #184 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Traci has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Traci 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 Traci 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 Traci.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2007 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2006 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 2005 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 2004 | 55 | 6 | 49 |
| 2003 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 2002 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 2001 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 2000 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1999 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1998 | 109 | 0 | 109 |
| 1997 | 145 | 0 | 145 |
| 1996 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
| 1995 | 183 | 5 | 178 |
| 1994 | 245 | 0 | 245 |
| 1993 | 274 | 5 | 269 |
| 1992 | 339 | 0 | 339 |
| 1991 | 372 | 8 | 364 |
| 1990 | 522 | 5 | 517 |
| 1989 | 582 | 8 | 574 |
| 1988 | 653 | 0 | 653 |
| 1987 | 825 | 5 | 820 |
| 1986 | 873 | 5 | 868 |
| 1985 | 809 | 8 | 801 |
| 1984 | 919 | 10 | 909 |
| 1983 | 850 | 5 | 845 |
| 1982 | 921 | 0 | 921 |
| 1981 | 948 | 0 | 948 |
| 1980 | 1,137 | 6 | 1,131 |
| 1979 | 1,227 | 10 | 1,217 |
| 1978 | 1,224 | 6 | 1,218 |
| 1977 | 1,241 | 8 | 1,233 |
| 1976 | 1,430 | 9 | 1,421 |
| 1975 | 1,753 | 13 | 1,740 |
| 1974 | 2,013 | 7 | 2,006 |
| 1973 | 2,268 | 9 | 2,259 |
| 1972 | 2,621 | 12 | 2,609 |
| 1971 | 3,131 | 13 | 3,118 |
| 1970 | 3,871 | 17 | 3,854 |
| 1969 | 3,141 | 12 | 3,129 |
| 1968 | 2,567 | 10 | 2,557 |
| 1967 | 2,449 | 5 | 2,444 |
| 1966 | 2,666 | 9 | 2,657 |
| 1965 | 2,087 | 6 | 2,081 |
| 1964 | 1,838 | 6 | 1,832 |
| 1963 | 1,301 | 0 | 1,301 |
| 1962 | 1,150 | 0 | 1,150 |
| 1961 | 883 | 5 | 878 |
| 1960 | 674 | 0 | 674 |
| 1959 | 387 | 0 | 387 |
| 1958 | 265 | 0 | 265 |
| 1957 | 226 | 0 | 226 |
| 1956 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| 1955 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1954 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1953 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1952 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1951 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1950 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1949 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1947 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1945 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Top States for Traci (2007)
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 |