Tracy
Meaning: Path, track, brave
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #108
Total births: 4,881
History: Tracy peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin on Christmas Day 1974 — one of Australia's worst natural disasters. The name is forever linked to that catastrophe, yet it also represents the resilience of Darwinians who rebuilt their city.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1981) | #99 |
| Babies named Tracy in 1981 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,881 |
| Peak year | 1970 (394 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #21 |
| Years in records | 1960–1981 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 48 spots |
Frequently asked about Tracy
What does the name Tracy mean?
Tracy means “Path, track, brave” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Tracy?
Tracy has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Path, track, brave”.
How popular is Tracy in Australia?
Tracy ranked #99 in Australia in 1981 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Tracy most popular?
Tracy peaked in 1970 with 394 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tracy a boy or girl name?
Tracy is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Tracys in registered births are female.
Is the name Tracy rising or falling in popularity?
Tracy has fallen 48 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #51 in 1976 to #99 in 1981.
How long has Tracy been recorded in Australia?
Tracy appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 1960 through 1981.