Tracey
A female given name transferred from the surname, of popular British usage, variant of Tracy.
Every Tracey since 1915 — 95,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tracey
Tracey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,314 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 95,203 American babies have been named Tracey — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 6,599 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tracey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tracey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,314 | 6 | #11,859 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,568 | 11 | #7,713 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,603 | 6 | #12,112 |
| 2022 | 14 | #8,000 | 7 | #10,747 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,423 | 8 | #9,611 |
| 2020 | 9 | #11,016 | 8 | #9,484 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,151 | 12 | #7,132 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,735 | 5 | #13,915 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,179 | 9 | #8,770 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,524 | 14 | #6,318 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,816 | 14 | #6,290 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,917 | 8 | #9,550 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,136 | 12 | #6,982 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,700 | 11 | #7,504 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,714 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,388 | 17 | #5,451 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,456 | 18 | #5,298 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,932 | 25 | #4,130 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,423 | 25 | #4,113 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,312 | 22 | #4,360 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,965 | 18 | #4,806 |
| 2004 | 78 | #2,263 | 28 | #3,445 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2,554 | 22 | #3,969 |
| 2002 | 94 | #1,896 | 33 | #2,877 |
| 2001 | 93 | #1,885 | 32 | #2,923 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,601 | 25 | #3,415 |
| 1995 | 198 | #952 | 60 | #1,575 |
| 1990 | 496 | #492 | 89 | #1,155 |
| 1985 | 694 | #339 | 60 | #1,241 |
| 1980 | 1,253 | #208 | 58 | #1,213 |
| 1975 | 2,378 | #117 | 223 | #539 |
| 1970 | 6,230 | #55 | 369 | #426 |
| 1965 | 4,260 | #85 | 353 | #417 |
| 1960 | 1,960 | #190 | 185 | #576 |
| 1955 | 443 | #421 | 29 | #1,454 |
| 1950 | 86 | #987 | 17 | #1,875 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,822 | 10 | #2,384 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,436 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #4,106 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,925 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,791 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Tracey
- Tracey Adams Pornographic actor · b. 1958
- Tracey Ullman Comedian · b. 1959
- Tracey Walter Actor · b. 1947
- Tracey Emin Painter · b. 1963
- Tracey Thorn Singer · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tracey mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, of popular British usage, variant of Tracy.
How popular is the name Tracey in 2025?
Tracey ranked #8,314 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tracey?
95,203 babies have been named Tracey in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tracey most popular?
Tracey peaked in 1970, when 6,599 newborns received the name.
Is Tracey a boy or girl name?
Tracey is used for both: about 91% of babies named Tracey have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Tracey rising or falling?
Tracey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tracey?
Well-known people named Tracey include Tracey Adams (pornographic actor), Tracey Ullman (comedian), Tracey Walter (actor).