Tracy
Peaked at #10 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Tracy has been recorded 80% of the time for girls and 20% of the time for boys.
Play with Tracy
Not quite the name you're after? Generate nicknames and more, based on Tracy.
Pick a style above and hit Generate to see AI-suggested nicknames.
Tracy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#10
in 1970
Current rank
#2453
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1884–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Tracy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #10 nationally with 18,465 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1659 (2014) to #2453 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Tracy ranks #2453 nationally for girls, with 74 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,453 | 74 |
| 2023 | #2,412 | 75 |
| 2022 | #2,420 | 76 |
| 2021 | #2,581 | 68 |
| 2020 | #2,316 | 77 |
| 2019 | #2,449 | 73 |
| 2018 | #2,326 | 79 |
| 2017 | #2,158 | 89 |
Tracy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#98
in 1966
Current rank
#3313
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Tracy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1966, ranking #98 nationally with 3,379 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2656 (2014) to #3313 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Tracy ranks #3313 nationally for boys, with 36 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,313 | 36 |
| 2023 | #3,218 | 38 |
| 2022 | #3,268 | 37 |
| 2021 | #2,856 | 44 |
| 2020 | #2,499 | 52 |
| 2019 | #3,337 | 35 |
| 2018 | #2,414 | 55 |
| 2017 | #2,528 | 51 |
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 — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Tracy most popular?
Tracy was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #10 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tracy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tracy?
At least 312,774 babies have been recorded with the name Tracy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
Looking for more name ideas like Tracy? Try the Baby Name Generator or compare it against other names on the Name Trends hub.