Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tracy has its origins in the Latin name 'Tracius', which refers to a place name in France. It has evolved through Old French and Middle English before becoming a popular given name in the 20th century. The meaning of Tracy is associated with 'place of Thracius'. The name does not have a biblical background. While its popularity has waned, it is still regarded as a classic name. Notable figures with this name include Tracy Chapman, Tracy Morgan, and Tracy Ullman.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈtreɪsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Tracy is derived from the Latin name 'Tracius' which is associated with a place name in France, and it later became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Meaning
place of Thracius
Language Evolution
Tracius (Latin), Tracy (Old French), Tracy (Middle English)
Historical Usage
Tracy gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, partly due to its use as a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Tracey, Tracie, Traci
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tracy is perceived as a classic name that has a vintage charm, though its popularity has declined in recent years.
Famous People
Tracy Chapman - American singer-songwriter, Tracy Morgan - American comedian and actor, Tracy Ullman - British-American actress and comedian
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Boy Name Trend
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Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 20,242 peak births in 1970
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Wyoming
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 796th of 7545 | 1,132 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 599th of 6773 | 1,801 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 212th of 7552 | 22,433 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 157th of 10718 | 28,182 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 530th of 16616 | 5,173 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1276th of 24088 | 1,941 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2648th of 23106 | 579 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1838th of 9107 | 366 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1358th of 9204 | 587 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 144th of 12526 | 52,171 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 28th of 19264 | 163,985 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 162nd of 27321 | 29,173 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1005th of 35406 | 3,835 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2165th of 30306 | 1,038 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
66.45% 941st/1416 |
59.17% 816th/1379 |
32.12% 760th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.86% 709th/1546 |
42.03% 654th/1556 |
25.84% 608th/2353 |
39.24% 607th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
8.76% 195th/2227 |
10.45% 254th/2430 |
7.64% 218th/2853 |
6.27% 174th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
5.11% 150th/2937 |
7.49% 261st/3483 |
3.30% 116th/3518 |
5.02% 203rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.11% 520th/3685 |
16.54% 740th/4475 |
8.22% 427th/5194 |
10.64% 672nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.70% 1315th/4582 |
45.12% 2330th/5164 |
13.84% 1012th/7313 |
25.00% 1866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- |
33.42% 2280th/6822 |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
75.55% 1168th/1546 |
67.87% 1056th/1556 |
76.07% 1790th/2353 |
57.47% 889th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
6.11% 136th/2227 |
6.09% 148th/2430 |
6.17% 176th/2853 |
3.96% 110th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
0.82% 24th/2937 |
0.80% 28th/3483 |
0.65% 23rd/3518 |
0.82% 33rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.07% 150th/3685 |
3.40% 152nd/4475 |
3.18% 165th/5194 |
3.12% 197th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.30% 1251st/4582 |
16.09% 831st/5164 |
14.49% 1060th/7313 |
13.00% 970th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
67.09% 2673rd/3984 |
48.94% 2196th/4487 |
31.81% 2170th/6822 |
31.17% 1956th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Wyoming across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest 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, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 796th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 599th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 212th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 157th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 530th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1276th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2648th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1838th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1358th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 144th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 28th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 162nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1005th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2165th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.