Declining since 1985, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Tracy since 1880
Babies named Tracy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 48 | 94 |
| 1890s | 94 | 123 |
| 1900s | 78 | 100 |
| 1910s | 150 | 497 |
| 1920s | 168 | 660 |
| 1930s | 164 | 846 |
| 1940s | 911 | 1,630 |
| 1950s | 11,363 | 6,774 |
| 1960s | 103,780 | 29,177 |
| 1970s | 95,536 | 13,419 |
| 1980s | 28,492 | 3,536 |
| 1990s | 6,683 | 2,719 |
| 2000s | 2,448 | 1,097 |
| 2010s | 1,021 | 594 |
| 2020s | 457 | 235 |
Meaning & origin
Tracy is an English surname-turned-given-name with roots in Norman French place names. In 2025, Tracy ranked 2,153rd in the United States, a steep decline from its peak in 1970 when it ranked much higher. The name is now given to about 1 in every 18,689 babies, reflecting its falling trajectory since 1985. Its strongest popularity remains in states like Florida, California, and Texas, where it continues to see some use. Tracy's journey from a surname to a unisex favorite of the mid-20th century highlights shifting naming fashions and the enduring appeal of surnames as first names.
Tracy originated as an English surname derived from a Norman French place name, Tracy-sur-Mer or Tracy-Bocage, which itself came from the Gallo-Roman personal name Thracius and the locative suffix -acum, meaning 'domain of Thracius'. Thracius is a Roman family name indicating someone from Thracia, a region in southeastern Europe. The given name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, emerging as a unisex name but more commonly used for girls by the 1960s. Its rise was influenced by the trend of adopting surnames as first names, along with the appeal of its cheerful -cy ending.
Where Tracy 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.
“Tracy” around the world
Where Tracy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trace, Tracie, Tracey
Sibling names for Tracy
Names that share Tracy's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Stacey, Kelly, Kimberly, Stephanie, Lisa, Brandy, Christy, Laurie, Shari, Sheri, Sherri, Sherrie, Staci, Stacy, Brandie, Candi, Candyce, Christi, Cristy, Jodie, Kandi, Kandis, Kristie, Lauri, Lesley, Mandi, Marci, Ricki, Shanda, Shandra, Shelli, Shellie, Sheree, Stacie, Tambra, Tamika, Tammi, Tisha, Tonja, Wendi, Candis, Cheree, Crissy, Cyndy, Dusti, Jacy, Jennell, Jodee, Julee, Katrice, Kym, Machelle, Micki, Mistie, Nickie, Perri, Randee, Robbi, Sharee, Sharie, Sharri, Shawnda, Sherice, Stacee, Tamie, Tammera, Tawnya, Brande, Brandye, Chauntel, Cindee, Denay, Kariann, Kristene, Lindi, Marcee, Ramie, Ronee, Sharise, Shelisa, Shelle, Shenelle, Sheria, Sherine, Shery, Shontay, Shronda, Stacye, Stevee, Tacy, Tammye, Tawna, Terilyn, Tonyia, Trenise, Windi, Buffi, Candiss, Charee, Christol, Cynde, Denica, Denni, Dustine, Jacci, Jancy, Jowanna, Kellyjo, Keryn, Layce, Lezli, Nikie, Robynne, Sharnette, Sheli, Sherae, Syndi, Tacey, Tamla, Taunia, Terie, Valori, Kimarie, Shellye, Tonee, Wyndi, Brandace, Brandolyn, Brendy, Chelly, Dacie, Dedee, Jamice, Jany, Jheri, Lacye, Marchele, Marsi, Meliss, Mellony, Rhonna, Rusti, Shanin, Sharnee, Sherriann, Stayce, Taci, Tamee, Tarrie, Terree, Tracina, Trameka, Trichelle
Brothers: Troy, Travis, Corey, Casey, Tyler, Chad, Ricky, Darron, Demond, Kelvin, Kraig, Marty, Aundra, Derreck, Donelle, Terrill, Tray, Dondi, Donyell, Jermal, Kimble, Lamark, Rondy, Sherod, Tarrance, Tarrell, Tedrick, Timothey, Chadric, Chadwin, Devery, Lanard, Lavel, Martice, Montray, Rondey, Stace, Terris, Deny, Jerame, Jodey, Shamond, Terrall
Names like Tracy
Names whose popularity has moved with Tracy's over the last 50 years.
