Trae
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Path, track, brave
Origin: English/French
Popularity: Ranked #3442 in 2025 with 34 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Trace. Shares the meaning 'Path, track, brave.'
Similar names: trace, tae, tre, tracen, tracer, trapper, travell, traven
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Trae? About 1 in 97,897 babies born in 2025 were named Trae, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Trae
What does the name Trae mean?
Trae means “Path, track, brave” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Trae?
Trae has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Path, track, brave”.
How popular is Trae?
Trae ranked #3379 in 2025 — given to 34 babies that year.
When was Trae most popular?
Trae peaked in 1993 with 201 babies registered that year.
Is Trae a boy or girl name?
Trae is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Traes in registered births are male.
Is the name Trae rising or falling in popularity?
Trae has fallen 1027 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2352 in 2020 to #3379 in 2025.
How long has Trae been recorded?
Trae appears in birth records across 61 years — from 1964 through 2025.