Trace

Trace is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 380 boys in the United States.

Trace at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Trace

Trace belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Trace first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #439 in 1998, and in 2024 380 babies received the name — 13,419 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trace in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#439 in 1998
Peak year
2008
Babies named Trace in 2024
380
Total since 1880
13,419

Trace in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#4749 in 2018
Babies named Trace in 2022
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trace mean?

The meaning of Trace is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Trace a boy or girl name?

Trace is a boy name. In 2024, 380 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Trace?

Trace comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Trace?

Trace first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #439 in 1998, and 380 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].