Trace

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Diminutive of Tracy, word name

"of Thracia; to discover or track down; to copy"

Trace Origin and Meaning

The name Trace is a boy's name meaning "of Thracia; to discover or track down; to copy".

Undoubtedly inspired by country singer Trace Adkins, Trace is part update on 20th century fave Tracy, and part modern word name. Derived from Tracy, it originated as a Roman name meaning "of Thracia" or as a short form of Teresa; as a word name, it's got something slightly arty about it, but outdoorsy too, along the lines of Hunter, Chase, and Wilder.

In the US Top 1000 since the 90s, its ranking has dipped up and down, but in recent years, it has been on the rise, given to around 400 boys each year.

Musician Trace Cyrus (son of Billy Ray and brother of Miley) might also have brought the name into the public eye.

Trace Rank in US Top 1000

# 674 in the US

Popularity of the name Trace

• 674 US 2023
• 1408 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Trace

• Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins American country music singer.
• Raymond Lester "Trace" Armstrong American NFL football player.
• Trace Dempsey Cyrus American guitarist of band Metro Station; son of singer Billy Ray Cyrus; brother of singer Miley Cyrus.
• Trace Whitfield Bates 8th child (4th son) of the reality TV show Bringing Up Bates family.

The name Trace in Pop Culture

• Trace Benedict character in Joss Stirling's 'Benedicts Series'.