Trace

Trace - A very unique male name

Trace appeared on the charts for the first time in 1959 on position #1766. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Trace and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Trace? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Trace. The baby boy name Trace was given to 304 baby boys in 2025, ranking #745 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Trace peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 440.

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Trace is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Trace is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #294 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,461.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Trace is where you live.

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Trace origin and meaning

English word name, also a short form of Tracy

As a word, a mark or line left behind; as a short form it descends from Tracy, whose own origin is disputed

Trace works on two tracks: the English word, suggesting a track or a hint of something, and a clipped form of the surname-name Tracy. It has been in steady American use since 1959, peaking in 2008, with a lean country-western image helped by singer Trace Adkins.

Origin uncertain

Trace is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Trace, pop culture references for the name Trace and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Trace

We've found the following names that sound similar to Trace, sorted by popularity.

Tracy / Tyrese / Tracey / Tariq / Tarik / Tyreek / Tyrek / Tyrus / Tyrique / Taurus /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Trace

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Trace a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Trace?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TRAYS · /treɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Trayce — Elaborated respelling
• Tracy — The longer name Trace is often a short form of — a separate entry in the data

Famous bearers

• Trace Adkins — American country music singer and actor (b. 1962) Contemporary

Style

Word nameNickname name

Why parents choose it

Trace is short, rugged and unfussy — one syllable with a western, outdoors feel that needs no nickname.

Worth knowing

• Can look like a nickname rather than a full name to some ears
• Occasionally confused with Chase or Trey