Trace Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old French word 'tracier', Trace means 'to make a track'.
Meaning of the Name Trace
Trace is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'tracier' which means 'to make a track'. Trace can also be a short form of the name Tracy, which originated from an English surname meaning 'from Tracy-en-Multien', a place in France. The name suggests someone who is adventurous, determined, and enjoys leaving their mark on the world.
Popularity of the Name Trace
The popularity for the name Trace peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 534 births, which ranked number 1,085 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Trace had the most female births in 1970 with 25, which ranked number 2,778 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 534, which ranked number 509 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Trace has remained flat over the last ten years from 379 births to 373 births, a decline of -1.58%. Among males, Trace has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 379 births to 373 births, a decline of -1.58%.
Nationwide Popularity of Trace
- 20 Year Trend of Trace: -14.65%
- 10 Year Trend of Trace: -1.58%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Trace: -1.58%
Popularity of Trace by State
For males, Trace was most popular in Southeastern states with 113 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 45 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Trace. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 8 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 5 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 16 | 1233 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 9 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 16 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 5 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 18 | 544 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 13 | 503 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 9 | 383 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 8 | 483 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 10 | 488 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 13 | 586 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 10 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 7 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 18 | 537 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 19 | 514 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 7 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 22 | 448 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 7 | 571 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 11 | 609 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 45 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 7 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Trace
- Total Births of Trace: 372 (-0.16%)
- Male Births of Trace: 372 (-0.16%)
Given the downward trend of Trace over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.16% decrease in total births, for a total of 372 births in 2024. Male births for Trace have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 372 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.16%.