Tracen
Every Tracen since 1997 — 544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tracen
Tracen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,522 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 544 American babies have been named Tracen. Its peak came in 2011, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tracen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tracen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,522 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,157 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,235 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,127 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,649 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,955 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,943 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,593 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,452 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,760 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,037 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,685 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,853 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,169 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,948 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,232 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,731 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,740 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,842 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,049 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,478 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,263 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,156 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,790 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tracen in 2025?
Tracen ranked #4,522 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tracen?
544 babies have been named Tracen in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tracen most popular?
Tracen peaked in 2011, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Tracen a boy or girl name?
Tracen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tracen rising or falling?
Tracen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.