Trace
girl nameTrace entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #2779 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#2779
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1960s | #3945 |
| 1970s | #5818 |
| 1980s | #8734 |
| 1990s | #11274 |
| 2000s | #15784 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Trace are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Trace alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Trace in 2025?
- Trace is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Trace most popular?
- Trace peaked in 1970, reaching #2779 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Trace with classmates?
- Trace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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