Trae
Every Trae since 1964 — 4,179 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trae
Trae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,442 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 4,179 American babies have been named Trae. Its peak came in 1993, when 211 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Trae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trae 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 | — | — | 34 | #3,442 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,500 |
| 2023 | — | — | 44 | #2,889 |
| 2022 | — | — | 64 | #2,267 |
| 2021 | — | — | 67 | #2,153 |
| 2020 | — | — | 57 | #2,364 |
| 2019 | — | — | 77 | #1,932 |
| 2018 | — | — | 50 | #2,575 |
| 2017 | — | — | 48 | #2,633 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,054 |
| 2015 | — | — | 55 | #2,384 |
| 2014 | — | — | 52 | #2,459 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,780 |
| 2012 | — | — | 86 | #1,755 |
| 2011 | — | — | 111 | #1,475 |
| 2010 | — | — | 120 | #1,398 |
| 2009 | — | — | 140 | #1,265 |
| 2008 | — | — | 139 | #1,260 |
| 2007 | — | — | 117 | #1,403 |
| 2006 | — | — | 136 | #1,237 |
| 2005 | — | — | 114 | #1,333 |
| 2004 | — | — | 106 | #1,373 |
| 2003 | — | — | 98 | #1,380 |
| 2002 | — | — | 109 | #1,254 |
| 2001 | — | — | 121 | #1,150 |
| 2000 | — | — | 140 | #1,039 |
| 1995 | — | — | 155 | #877 |
| 1990 | — | — | 76 | #1,277 |
| 1985 | — | — | 38 | #1,668 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,111 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,745 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,984 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,605 |
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Famous people named Trae
- Trae Young Basketball player · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Trae in 2025?
Trae ranked #3,442 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trae?
4,179 babies have been named Trae in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trae most popular?
Trae peaked in 1993, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Trae a boy or girl name?
Trae is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Trae rising or falling?
Trae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Trae?
Well-known people named Trae include Trae Young (basketball player).