How Many People Are Named Trace?
Complete statistics for the name Trace: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Trace is a very rare name for boys, with only 13,429 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 24,573 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 534 births, but its trend shows a decline since then. With 81% of those named Trace being under 30, it remains a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 13,767 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Trace Through the Generations
Trace, a name that emerged in recent decades, has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger parents. Born in the late 20th century, most Traces today are under 30, with 11,178 individuals falling into this age bracket. The peak year for Trace was 2008, when 534 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the trend has been declining, reflecting a shift towards newer naming conventions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Trace's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Trace
How Many People Have the Name Trace?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 955 people in the United States currently share the name Trace. That works out to roughly 1 in every 347,067 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Trace a Common or Rare Name?
Trace is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Trace Mean?
Trace means "creative variant of Trace" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Trace in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Trace Most Popular?
The name Trace reached peak popularity in 2008, with 534 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Trace?
Approximately 955 people named Trace live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 955. That works out to roughly 1 in 347,067 Americans.
Is Trace a rare name?
Trace is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 347,067 Americans has this name.
What does the name Trace mean?
Trace means "creative variant of Trace" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Trace more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Trace are male and 2% are female.
When was Trace most popular?
Trace peaked in 2008 with 534 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.