Boy nameCurrently #704 in the USRising
Trace
//ˈtɹeɪs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Trace's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Trace's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Trace |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 35 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 53 |
| 1963 | 57 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 85 |
| 1966 | 77 |
| 1967 | 61 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 65 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 101 |
| 1986 | 67 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 58 |
| 1989 | 102 |
| 1990 | 116 |
| 1991 | 144 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1993 | 158 |
| 1994 | 172 |
| 1995 | 161 |
| 1996 | 213 |
| 1997 | 428 |
| 1998 | 530 |
| 1999 | 397 |
| 2000 | 384 |
| 2001 | 369 |
| 2002 | 437 |
| 2003 | 501 |
| 2004 | 447 |
| 2005 | 445 |
| 2006 | 470 |
| 2007 | 437 |
| 2008 | 534 |
| 2009 | 505 |
| 2010 | 494 |
| 2011 | 437 |
| 2012 | 379 |
| 2013 | 382 |
| 2014 | 313 |
| 2015 | 291 |
| 2016 | 287 |
| 2017 | 265 |
| 2018 | 319 |
| 2019 | 302 |
| 2020 | 316 |
| 2021 | 348 |
| 2022 | 373 |
| 2023 | 403 |
| 2024 | 385 |
Trace through the decades
- Trace peaked in 2008, when 534 babies were named Trace in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Trace has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Trace currently ranks #704 in the US and is on the rise.