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Tracey

♀ Girl

Pronounced TRAY-see /ˈtreɪ.si/High

Meaning: From a Norman surname, 'from Tracy' (a place in Normandy, 'Thracius's estate'); also linked to Greek 'a harvester'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Tracy; a harvester: Tracey is a surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, Greek
MeaningFrom a Norman surname, 'from Tracy' (a place in Normandy, 'Thracius's estate'); also linked to Greek 'a harvester'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8314 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 86,518

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tracey comes from a Norman surname, 'from Tracy' (a place in Normandy, 'Thracius's estate'); it is also linked to Greek 'a harvester' (routes layered, which we note; popular for girls from the 1960s—80s). A crisp, classic name (said 'TRAY-see'; nickname Trace).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage girls' name. Rare today, from-Tracy at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Tracey is a Norman surname, 'from Tracy' (a place in Normandy, 'Thracius's estate'), also linked to Greek 'a harvester' — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TRAY-see').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Tracey — surname; routes layered

Variations

TracyTracieTracee

Nicknames

Trace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tracey mean?

Tracey is a surname, 'from Tracy' (a place in Normandy); also linked to Greek 'a harvester'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tracey?

It's said TRAY-see /ˈtreɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tracey a boy or girl name?

Tracey is most often a girl's name today.

How popular is Tracey?

Tracey is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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