Declining since 1985, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Tracey since 1915
Babies named Tracey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 19 |
| 1920s | 5 | 38 |
| 1930s | 17 | 31 |
| 1940s | 244 | 122 |
| 1950s | 5,159 | 517 |
| 1960s | 40,287 | 3,609 |
| 1970s | 28,746 | 2,662 |
| 1980s | 8,368 | 643 |
| 1990s | 2,650 | 636 |
| 2000s | 683 | 248 |
| 2010s | 277 | 117 |
| 2020s | 79 | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Tracey first entered U.S. records in 1923, and its popularity peaked in 1970, when it was the 401st most common name for girls. Since 1985, usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from mid-20th-century 'Tracy/Tracey' variants. In 2025, the name ranked 7,885, with a frequency of 1 in 123,636 newborns. While never common among males, Tracey has seen occasional use as a unisex name. Its spelling variants include the standard Tracy, which shares the same Norman origins. The name's trajectory mirrors that of other 'T' names of the 1970s, like Tricia and Stacie, which have similarly fallen out of fashion.
Tracey is a variant spelling of Tracy, which originated as a Norman French surname from the place name Tracy in Normandy. The place name likely derives from the Roman personal name Thracius or Thracinus. In English-speaking countries, Tracy transitioned to a given name in the 20th century, popular for both girls and boys. The spelling Tracey emerged as a common feminine variant, especially in the mid-20th century.
Where Tracey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trace, Tracy
Variants: Tracy
Sibling names for Tracey
Names that share Tracey's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Tracey
Names whose popularity has moved with Tracey's over the last 50 years.
