Tracy
Tracy is of Irish and French origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Treasaigh meaning 'warlike' or from the French place name Tracey in Normandy. Originally used as a masculine name, it gained popularity as a unisex name in the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
#3937 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •More commonly used for girls today, though historically a male name
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well in professional settings
- •Strong vintage appeal from 1960s-1980s peak popularity
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
61,501
Total births since 1880
1966
Peak year
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