Tracy
A Norman baronial surname from places in France, derived from the Gallo-Roman given name Thracius which referred to Thrace + the Celtic suffix *-āko (place, property).
Every Tracy since 1880 — 312,894 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tracy
Tracy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,171 in 2025 with 86 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 312,894 American babies have been named Tracy — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 20,240 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 Tracy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tracy 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 | 86 | #2,171 | 28 | #3,937 |
| 2024 | 74 | #2,459 | 36 | #3,326 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2,414 | 38 | #3,220 |
| 2022 | 77 | #2,401 | 37 | #3,271 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,584 | 44 | #2,856 |
| 2020 | 77 | #2,316 | 52 | #2,500 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,450 | 35 | #3,339 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,326 | 55 | #2,414 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,158 | 51 | #2,528 |
| 2016 | 93 | #2,115 | 53 | #2,434 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2,276 | 72 | #2,015 |
| 2014 | 129 | #1,659 | 46 | #2,656 |
| 2013 | 122 | #1,712 | 60 | #2,202 |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,730 | 74 | #1,938 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,897 | 71 | #1,965 |
| 2010 | 127 | #1,676 | 77 | #1,880 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1,477 | 71 | #1,988 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1,338 | 77 | #1,895 |
| 2007 | 222 | #1,156 | 102 | #1,549 |
| 2006 | 195 | #1,239 | 99 | #1,525 |
| 2005 | 222 | #1,073 | 87 | #1,593 |
| 2004 | 254 | #951 | 108 | #1,357 |
| 2003 | 303 | #820 | 145 | #1,073 |
| 2002 | 283 | #827 | 118 | #1,190 |
| 2001 | 297 | #796 | 142 | #1,041 |
| 2000 | 330 | #706 | 148 | #1,003 |
| 1995 | 557 | #456 | 273 | #623 |
| 1990 | 1,266 | #225 | 364 | #516 |
| 1985 | 2,652 | #107 | 348 | #462 |
| 1980 | 4,969 | #56 | 459 | #375 |
| 1975 | 8,509 | #24 | 1,050 | #206 |
| 1970 | 18,464 | #10 | 1,776 | #162 |
| 1965 | 11,174 | #36 | 2,932 | #110 |
| 1960 | 5,768 | #84 | 2,581 | #137 |
| 1955 | 936 | #280 | 526 | #323 |
| 1950 | 178 | #645 | 225 | #444 |
| 1945 | 91 | #789 | 150 | #492 |
| 1940 | 31 | #1,372 | 129 | #509 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,717 | 84 | #651 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,865 | 61 | #840 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,939 | 70 | #792 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,942 | 58 | #909 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,878 | 49 | #891 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,380 | 15 | #819 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,524 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,911 | 13 | #732 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,197 | 11 | #678 |
| 1890 | 10 | #935 | 16 | #484 |
| 1885 | 12 | #654 | 12 | #575 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #902 |
Famous people named Tracy
- Tracy Chapman Singer · b. 1964
- Tracy Morgan Actor · b. 1968
- Tracy Pollan Actor · b. 1960
- Tracy Chevalier Writer · b. 1962
- Tracy McGrady Basketball player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tracy mean?
A Norman baronial surname from places in France, derived from the Gallo-Roman given name Thracius which referred to Thrace + the Celtic suffix *-āko (place, property).
How popular is the name Tracy in 2025?
Tracy ranked #2,171 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 86 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tracy?
312,894 babies have been named Tracy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tracy most popular?
Tracy peaked in 1970, when 20,240 newborns received the name.
Is Tracy a boy or girl name?
Tracy is used for both: about 80% of babies named Tracy have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Tracy rising or falling?
Tracy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tracy?
Well-known people named Tracy include Tracy Chapman (singer), Tracy Morgan (actor), Tracy Pollan (actor).