Trace

At a Glance: Name: Trace – Meaning: a pet form of Tracy; also 'a track or path' – Origin: English (short form of Tracy, also from Old French 'trace') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: TRAYS

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Trace is pronounced TRAYS, and it works for a child of any gender. It began as a short form of Tracy, and it also carries the plain meaning of "a track or path," from the Old French word it shares its spelling with. It's short, clean, and pared-down in feel.

Meaning & Origin of Trace

Meaning: A pet form of tracy; also 'a track or path'.

Origin: English (short form of Tracy, also from Old French 'trace').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Trace

Phonetic: TRAYS   IPA: /ˈtreɪs/

Popularity of Trace

U.S. baby name data has recorded Trace every year from 1956 to 2024. It peaked in 1998 at #439 with 524 babies, and by 2024 it had settled to #704 with 380 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1956–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Trace mean?

A pet form of tracy; also ‘a track or path’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Trace)

How do you pronounce Trace?

Trace is pronounced TRAYS (IPA: /ˈtreɪs/).

Is Trace a popular name right now?

Trace peaked at #439 in 1998 and is ranked #704 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)

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