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Tracey

♂ Boy

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'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Tracy; a harvester: Tracey is a surname. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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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'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7671 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1967
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,682

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196719152024

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). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'TRAY-see'; nickname Trace).

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, 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, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TRAY-see').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Tracey — unisex; routes layered

Variations

TracyTracieTreacy

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'; used for both sexes; 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 used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Tracey?

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

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