How Many People Are Named Tracey?
Complete statistics for the name Tracey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tracey is an English name with roots as a surname and place name, thought to carry the meaning of a place in Normandy, France. Around 87,164 people named Tracey are living in the US today, making it 1 in 3,786 Americans. It's a rare name now, but it had a genuine moment of real popularity back in 1970.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, wisdom, and a sense of higher purpose. People connected to the number 9 are often seen as generous souls who feel drawn to help others and leave the world better than they found it.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 55All 95,187 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tracey Through the Generations
Tracey had a strong run in the late 1960s and early 1970s, peaking in 1970 with 6,599 births in a single year and spending 6 years inside the US top 10. That kind of peak explains the age distribution we see today. A striking 69% of all living Traceys are aged 30 to 60, with another 29% over 60. That's 98% of the living population aged over 30, and just 1,927 people under 30 carry the name today. The average age of 55 tells the same story plainly. Tracey was a generational favourite that defined a specific era and then faded quickly. With only 95,187 all-time births and 87,164 estimated living today, the gap is small, which reflects how concentrated those births were in recent decades rather than spread across a long history.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tracey's Old French roots
📄 About the Name Tracey
How Many People Have the Name Tracey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,903 people in the United States currently share the name Tracey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,940 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tracey a Common or Rare Name?
Tracey is classified as 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 Tracey Mean?
Tracey means "Place name from Normandy, France" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tracey in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.
When Was Tracey Most Popular?
The name Tracey reached peak popularity in 1970, with 6,599 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 Tracey?
Approximately 7,903 people named Tracey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,903. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,940 Americans.
Is Tracey a rare name?
Tracey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,940 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tracey mean?
Tracey means "Place name from Normandy, France" and comes from Old French origins.
Is Tracey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Tracey are male and 91% are female.
When was Tracey most popular?
Tracey peaked in 1970 with 6,599 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.