NAME PROFILE
Trace
Trace is a name of English origin meaning 'to trace' or 'to follow'. It carries connotations of exploration, discovery, and creativity, suggesting a person who is inquisitive and seeks to leave their mark on the world.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,112 |
| Gender | Male (80% / 20%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1959 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 26%CA — 23%OH — 17%IL — 17%FL — 17%
Notable People
Trace Adkins (Country Music Singer) · Tracey Ullman (Comedian and Actress) · Tracee Ellis Ross (Actress)
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