Tracey
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave; Warlike; Fair
Background: The name Tracey originates from the Irish surname 'O'Treasaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Treasach,' which is derived from 'treasach,' meaning 'war-like' or 'brave.' The name also has English roots, possibly linked to the Old French 'Tracy,' referring to a place name, and is derived from the Latin 'tractus,' meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#410
Total births
95,187
Most popular decade
1970s
(94,233 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-3,376 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1915
Gender usage
9.1% male
90.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,392
- Peak year
- 1967
- Peak year births
- 552
- Peak rank
- #318
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 11
- Recent rank
- #7,224
Female
- First year
- 1923
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,967
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 6,230
- Peak rank
- #55
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 14
- Recent rank
- #7,565
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).