Tracey
Tracey is of Irish and English origin, derived from a Norman French surname meaning "from Thracia" or "warlike." It became popular as a feminine given name in the mid-20th century, evolving from both a surname and the male name Tracy.
Current Popularity
#7892 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has two common spellings: Tracey and Tracy, with Tracey being more distinctly feminine
- •Peak popularity was in the 1960s-1980s, giving it a nostalgic feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Often associated with a down-to-earth, friendly personality
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Tracey Ullman
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Tracey Emin
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Tracey Gold
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Tracey Thorn
Singer-songwriter (Everything But The Girl)
Statistics
86,505
Total births since 1880
1970
Peak year
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