MallowbyNames

Tracee

TRUY-see · Variant of Tracy, originally a surname meaning 'of Tracey' or 'of Tracy'.

Peak popularity
1973
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tracee since 1951

Babies named Tracee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1042083121960198020002020Most births 1973Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s187
1960s903
1970s1,331
1980s706
1990s206
2000s74
2010s6
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tracee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951, reflecting a mid-20th-century trend of feminizing traditionally masculine names. The name reached its peak popularity in 1973, and its trajectory has since been stable but low. While Tracee has not been in the top 1000 in recent years, its unique spelling offers a modern twist on the classic Tracy.

Tracee is a modern spelling variant of Tracy, itself derived from a Norman surname Tracy, which originated from a place name in France. The name was traditionally used as a masculine given name but became popular for girls in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States. The spelling Tracee emerged as a distinctive feminine form.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Trace, Cee, Tracy

Variants: Tracy, Tracey, Tracie, Trasee

Sibling names for Tracee

Names that share Tracee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tracee mean?
Tracee is a modern feminine spelling of Tracy, which originally means 'of Tracey' or 'of Tracy,' referring to a Norman place name.
How popular is the name Tracee today?
Tracee reached its peak popularity in 1973 when it ranked among the top 1000 names for girls. As of 2025, it is not ranked in the top 1000, indicating a decline in usage.
Is Tracee a unisex name?
Tracee is used almost exclusively for girls, while the original spelling Tracy is more commonly used for boys.