About the name Tracy
Tracy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “war-like” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Tracey, Traci, Tracci, Tracee, Treacy, Tracie.
In the United States, Tracy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #98 in 1966, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 61,471 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tracy mean?
Tracy means “war-like” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Is Tracy a boy or girl name?
Tracy is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Tracy?
Tracy comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Tracey, Traci, Tracci, Tracee, Treacy, Tracie.
How popular is the name Tracy?
Tracy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #98 in 1966, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Tracy?
Tracy is pronounced /ˈtɹeɪsi/ (IPA).
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