Tracie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tracie is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Terentia', meaning 'to rub' or 'to smooth'. It evolved from historical forms like 'Terentia' and 'Terencia'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. It is seen as modern and friendly, with variants such as Tracey and Tracy. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Tracie is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tracie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tracie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5588th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3206th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6604th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 541st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 218th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 693rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3943rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9901st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tracie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tracie"
Pronunciation
/ˈtreɪ.si/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Tracie is derived from the Latin name 'Terentia', which is a feminine form of the Roman family name 'Terentius'.
Meaning
derived from the Latin 'terere', meaning 'to rub' or 'to smooth'.
Language Evolution
Terentia, Terencia, Tracie
Historical Usage
The name Tracie became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.
Variants & Derivatives
Tracey, Tracy, Traci
Modern Popularity & Image
Tracie is often perceived as a modern, friendly, and approachable name. It has a casual feel and is associated with a sense of warmth.
Famous People
Tracie Thoms, an American actress, Tracie Hunter, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tracie"
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 of "Tracie"
"Tracie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5588th of 7552 | 22 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3206th of 10718 | 163 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10692nd of 16616 | 27 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6096th of 9107 | 28 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6604th of 9204 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 541st of 12526 | 5,659 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 218th of 19264 | 21,608 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 693rd of 27321 | 4,575 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3943rd of 35406 | 569 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9901st of 30306 | 120 |
Regional Popularity of "Tracie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tracie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 496th/496 |
100.00% 598th/598 |
100.00% 546th/546 |
100.00% 444th/444 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 197th/197 |
100.00% 277th/277 |
100.00% 180th/180 |
100.00% 263rd/263 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 674th/674 |
100.00% 955th/955 |
100.00% 587th/587 |
100.00% 823rd/823 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
100.00% 3593rd/3593 |
100.00% 4818th/4818 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tracie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tracie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.