Girl · 1020th of 19,264
Tracee
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
3,423
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1973
Peak Popularity Year
313
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Tracee stands across generations
This name is not present in the Generation Alpha ranking.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Tracee has its origin in Latin, meaning 'to draw or pull'. It evolved from the Old French name Tracy and became popular in modern English. The name is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness, while it does not have any biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈtreɪsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tracee is derived from the Latin word 'tractus', meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw'. It is also believed to be a feminine variation of the name Tracy, which originally comes from a surname derived from a place name in France.
Meaning
to draw or pull
Language Evolution
Tracy (Old French), Tracey (Middle English), Tracee (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Tracee gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, as a trendy and modern name.
Variants & Derivatives
Tracy, Tracey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tracee is perceived as a unique and modern name that embodies creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Tracee Ellis Ross - American actress and producer, Tracee Chimo - American actress
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 313 peak births in 1973
Geographic Spread
Popular across 28 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 8 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 5 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1863rd of 12526 | 625 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1020th of 19264 | 1,950 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2511th of 27321 | 734 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12872nd of 35406 | 104 |