Trace
Every Trace since 1956 — 14,112 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trace
Trace is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #758 in 2025 with 340 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 14,112 American babies have been named Trace. Its peak came in 2008, when 534 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Trace stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trace year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 340 | #758 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,487 | 383 | #703 |
| 2023 | — | — | 404 | #674 |
| 2022 | — | — | 373 | #708 |
| 2021 | — | — | 348 | #736 |
| 2020 | — | — | 316 | #763 |
| 2019 | — | — | 302 | #776 |
| 2018 | — | — | 319 | #745 |
| 2017 | — | — | 266 | #835 |
| 2016 | — | — | 287 | #805 |
| 2015 | — | — | 291 | #801 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19,003 | 308 | #763 |
| 2013 | — | — | 382 | #644 |
| 2012 | — | — | 379 | #635 |
| 2011 | — | — | 437 | #573 |
| 2010 | — | — | 494 | #524 |
| 2009 | — | — | 505 | #531 |
| 2008 | — | — | 534 | #510 |
| 2007 | — | — | 437 | #586 |
| 2006 | — | — | 470 | #537 |
| 2005 | — | — | 445 | #543 |
| 2004 | — | — | 447 | #531 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,232 | 496 | #496 |
| 2002 | — | — | 437 | #521 |
| 2001 | — | — | 369 | #564 |
| 2000 | — | — | 384 | #551 |
| 1995 | — | — | 161 | #856 |
| 1990 | — | — | 116 | #979 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,934 | 91 | #961 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,610 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,146 | 21 | #2,199 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,852 | 40 | #1,334 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,537 | 71 | #872 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,657 | 28 | #1,550 |
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Famous people named Trace
- Trace Cyrus Musician · b. 1989
- Trace Adkins Actor · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trace in 2025?
Trace ranked #758 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 340 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trace?
14,112 babies have been named Trace in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trace most popular?
Trace peaked in 2008, when 534 newborns received the name.
Is Trace a boy or girl name?
Trace is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Trace rising or falling?
Trace is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Trace?
Well-known people named Trace include Trace Cyrus (musician), Trace Adkins (actor).