Tracey
Peaked at #55 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Tracey has been recorded 91% of the time for girls and 9% of the time for boys.
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Tracey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#55
in 1970
Current rank
#7892
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1923–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Tracey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #55 nationally with 6,230 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3916 (2014) to #7892 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Tracey ranks #7892 nationally for girls, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,892 | 14 |
| 2023 | #7,600 | 15 |
| 2022 | #7,995 | 14 |
| 2021 | #8,418 | 13 |
| 2020 | #11,011 | 9 |
| 2019 | #5,149 | 26 |
| 2018 | #7,730 | 15 |
| 2017 | #5,178 | 26 |
Tracey — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#318
in 1967
Current rank
#7671
in 2024
Years tracked
99
1915–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1915, Tracey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1967, ranking #318 nationally with 552 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9547 (2014) to #7671 (2024) — a 20% improvement.
As of 2024, Tracey ranks #7671 nationally for boys, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,671 | 11 |
| 2023 | #12,102 | 6 |
| 2022 | #10,744 | 7 |
| 2021 | #9,606 | 8 |
| 2020 | #9,478 | 8 |
| 2019 | #7,129 | 12 |
| 2018 | #13,906 | 5 |
| 2017 | #8,766 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tracey most popular?
Tracey was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #55 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tracey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tracey?
At least 95,187 babies have been recorded with the name Tracey in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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