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Trayce

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRAYS /treɪs/High

Meaning: A creative respelling of Tracy or Trace, from the Norman French place name Tracey meaning brave or from Thracia; used as a modern American given nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Trayce is a modern American creative spelling of Trace or Tracy, giving an old Norman surname a fresh, streamlined look. Its rare spelling makes it stand out while keeping the familiar single-syllable sound.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningA creative respelling of Tracy or Trace, from the Norman French place name Tracey meaning brave or from Thracia; used as a modern American given name
U.S. rank (2025)#4524 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419912025

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

Trayce is a stylized spelling of Trace or Tracy, which derives from the Norman French place name Tracey-Bocage in Normandy. The surname Tracy came to England with the Normans after 1066 and became a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries.

As a variant spelling, Trayce is a 21st-century American creation reflecting the trend of modifying conventional spellings to create more distinctive names. It is extremely rare and is most associated with Trayce Thompson, a Major League Baseball outfielder who made his debut in 2022.

Did you know? Trayce Thompson, son of legendary rock star Hank Williams Jr. and half-brother of Luke Combs' touring partner, is an MLB outfielder who has brought this spelling into the sports pages.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Tracy — Norman French etymologyBaseball Reference — Trayce Thompson — notable bearer

Variations

TraceTracyTracey

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Trayce Thompson (1991–present)
    American Major League Baseball outfielder who is the son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson and the brother of NBA star Klay Thompson.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trayce mean?

Trayce is a creative respelling of Trace or Tracy, from a Norman French place name meaning brave or from Thracia.

How do you pronounce Trayce?

It is said TRAYS, one syllable, identically to Trace.

Is Trayce a boy or girl name?

Trayce is used as a boys name; the root name Tracy has historically been used for both sexes.

How popular is Trayce?

Trayce is extremely rare as a given name, making it a highly distinctive modern choice.

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