Declining since 1993, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Trae since 1964
Babies named Trae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 314 |
| 1990s | 1,384 |
| 2000s | 1,220 |
| 2010s | 720 |
| 2020s | 321 |
Meaning & origin
Trae is a modern English name that first appeared in 1964. It reached its peak popularity in 1993 and has since been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 3,379th, with approximately 1 in 50,238 boys named Trae. The name is most common in Texas. While its precise origin is debated, it is likely a respelling of Trey or a variant of the Irish name Tray.
The name Trae is likely a modern English coinage, possibly originating as a respelling of the Irish name Tray or as a variant of the name Trey, which means 'three' in English. It may also have been influenced by the word 'tray'. First recorded in 1964, the name saw a peak in popularity in 1993 and has since declined in use.
Where Trae is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Trae
Names that share Trae's style, for a brother or sister.
