Trace
boy name#757 in 2025Trace entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #437 in 1998, ranks #757 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1956–2025
#757
rank today
#437
peak (1998)
340
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #1843 |
| 1960s | #1284 |
| 1970s | #1954 |
| 1980s | #1745 |
| 1990s | #753 |
| 2000s | #536 |
| 2010s | #709 |
| 2020s | #722 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Trace has been most popular in TX, PA, CA.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Trace are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Trace alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 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 ranks #757 among US boy names in 2025, with 340 babies given the name.
- When was the name Trace most popular?
- Trace peaked in 1998, reaching #437 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Trace with classmates?
- Trace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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