The baby name Trace is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /treɪs/ ("TRACE", rhymes with 'face').
Trace is English in Origin.
The baby name Trace is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /treɪs/ ("TRACE", rhymes with 'face').
Trace is English in Origin.
Trace is a modern English given name that functions both as a clipped form of Tracy/Tracey and as a word name meaning “track,” “mark,” or “path.” Through Tracy it connects to two older sources: the Irish surname Ó Treasaigh, from Gaelic treasach (“warlike, fierce, leader”), and the Norman toponymic de Tracy, brought to Britain after 1066. These strands give Trace layered meanings - from “pathfinder” or “sign” in English to “warlike” or “bold” via Gaelic.
As a standalone first name, Trace gained ground in North America in the late 20th century amid the rise of streamlined, one-syllable names and surname-style choices, and it is used chiefly for boys. Notable bearers include country singer Trace Adkins and athlete Trace McSorley. Related forms and variants include Tracy, Tracey, Treacy, Traci, Tracie, and modern spellings such as Trayce and Trase.
| Trace Adkins Trace Adkins is an American country music singer and actor, best known for his deep baritone voice and hits like 'You're Gonna Miss This' and 'Ladies Love Country Boys'. He has also appeared in films such as 'The Lincoln Lawyer'. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trace | Cyrus | Tish Cyrus | film producer | ★★★★★ | Billy Ray Cyrus | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #89 | 5 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #236 | 37 | 6,876 |
| GH | 0 | #245 | 4 | 5,396 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #298 | 9 | 2,588 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #503 | 8 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #553 | 380 | 7,044 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #575 | 12 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #598 | 18 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #818 | 9 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #973 | 22 | 24,821 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,087 | 55 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 40 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Trace is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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