Trace
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Path, track, brave
Origin: English/French
Popularity: Ranked #758 in 2025 with 340 babies born.
History: Trace surged in the 2010s-2020s as a word-name suggesting something left behind — a mark, a presence, evidence of someone being there. Trace Adkins is a country music giant. The name represents the American love of names that imply impact: leave a trace, make a mark.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Trace? About 1 in 9,790 babies born in 2025 were named Trace, or roughly 0.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Trace
What does the name Trace mean?
Trace means “Path, track, brave” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Trace?
Trace has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Path, track, brave”.
How popular is Trace?
Trace ranked #757 in 2025 — given to 340 babies that year.
When was Trace most popular?
Trace peaked in 2008 with 534 babies registered that year.
Is Trace a boy or girl name?
Trace is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Traces in registered births are male.
How long has Trace been recorded?
Trace appears in birth records across 70 years — from 1956 through 2025.