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Trace

boy name#757 in 2025

Trace entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #437 in 1998, ranks #757 today — a steady, dependable choice.

Popularity 19562025

19562025
US babies named Trace per year from 1956 to 2025
#757
rank today
#437
peak (1998)
340
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage 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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