Trace
How to say it: TRAYS · /treɪs/
English vocabulary name from Old French 'tracier' (to track); used as a given name mainly in the US.
Trace was the 708th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 340 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #648 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #708 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 340 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,751 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #648 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 2000s, Trace continues in solid use close to that mark. Momentum is turning upward again for the next few years.
What goes with it
Lean and crisp with a breathy finish, TRAYS lands in a single syllable. Cole and Tate make natural companions.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Trace is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Trace
- Trace Cyrus (born 1989)American musician
- Trace Adkins (born 1962)American country music singer and actor
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