Holding steady.
Popularity of Tracye since 1955
Babies named Tracye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 98 |
| 1960s | 631 |
| 1970s | 287 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Tracye, a modern respelling of Tracy, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955. It reached its peak popularity in 1965, though it never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally. Since the 1960s, its usage has remained stable at very low levels, and by 2025 it remains a rare choice. The variant spelling Tracye joined a broader mid-century trend of creative spellings for girls' names, such as Stacye and Lacye. While Tracye has not been associated with any one state or region, its parent form Tracy was widespread across the U.S. during the same period. Today, parents choosing Tracye often seek a distinct, retro spelling of a familiar classic.
Tracye is a modern feminine respelling of Tracy, itself from an English surname derived from a Norman baronial name Tracy, ultimately from a Gallo-Roman personal name Thracius or the place Tracy in France. The spelling Tracye emerged in the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1960s as part of a trend of -ye and -ie endings for girls' names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trace, Tray
Sibling names for Tracye
Names that share Tracye's style, for a brother or sister.
