Trayce Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRAYS //treɪs//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: trace; to follow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Trayce is a modern variant of the name Trace, which itself derives from the Old French name "Tracys," meaning "to pull" or "to drag." This Old French term is rooted in the Latin word "tractus," the past participle of "tractare," which means "to handle" or "to draw out." The evolution of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names and terms were adopted into the English language, leading to the emergence of various forms and spellings over time. Historically, the name Trace and its variants have been associated with various figures and contexts.
One notable milestone in the name's history is its appearance in medieval records, where it was used as a surname, often denoting a person who was a tracker or someone who followed trails. The use of surnames became more common in England during the 13th century, and as such, names like Trace began to establish a foothold in English-speaking cultures.
The transition from a surname to a given name reflects broader trends in naming practices that occurred during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Culturally, the name Trayce and its variants have been associated with themes of pursuit and exploration, resonating with the idea of following a path or journey.
This symbolic association has contributed to the name's appeal, as it evokes notions of adventure and discovery. Additionally, the name may be linked to the diminutive form "Tracey," which has historical significance as a given name in its own right, often used for both boys and girls.
The enduring nature of names like Trayce highlights the fluidity of language and naming conventions throughout history.
Famous people named Trayce
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Trayce Thompson is a professional baseball player best known for playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Oakland Athletics.
Trayce Adkins is a country music singer best known for songs like 'Every Light in the House' and 'Ladies Love Country Boys.'.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Trayce was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Trayce has ranked as high as #6372 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Indiana, California, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Trayce has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Trayce 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 Trayce 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 Trayce.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 23 | 6 |
| 2003 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1974 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1969 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1968 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1967 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1966 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1965 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1964 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1963 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1962 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1960 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1959 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Top States for Trayce (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |