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Tracie

TRAY-see · Derived from the Latin name Thracia, meaning 'of Thrace' or 'from Thrace'.

2025 rank (girls)
#13,208
Babies named in 2025
6
Peak popularity
1970
2025 frequency
1 in 267,878 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2020

A 1970s favorite, climbing again.

Popularity of Tracie since 1899

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

7761.6k2.3k192019602000Most births 1970Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1890s6
1900s6
1910s10
1920s12
1930s0
1940s84
1950s1,413
1960s11,312
1970s13,795
1980s4,237
1990s1,198
2000s351
2010s132
2020s38

Meaning & origin

Tracie is a feminine given name that emerged as a spelling variant of Tracy, which itself originated as a surname from the Norman baronial name Tracey, meaning 'of Thrace'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1899 but saw its peak popularity in 1970, when it ranked highest. After a decline in later decades, Tracie has been rising in use since 2020, reflecting a possible revival of 1970s-style names. While not currently associated with any top states, its trajectory suggests a modest comeback among parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive choice.

Tracie is a variant spelling of Tracy, which originated as an English surname derived from a Norman baronial name, itself from the Latin Thracius ('of Thrace'). As a given name, Tracy emerged in the 20th century, with the spelling Tracie becoming popular in the mid-20th century, especially in the 1970s.

Where Tracie 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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Trace, Ray

Variants: Tracy, Tracey, Traci

Sibling names for Tracie

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tracie mean?
Tracie is a variant of Tracy, derived from the Latin Thracia, meaning 'of Thrace', an ancient region in southeastern Europe.
How popular is the name Tracie currently?
As of 2025, Tracie ranks 13,208 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns given the name.
Is Tracie typically a boy or girl name?
Tracie is almost exclusively used as a feminine name.