All about the name

Trcy

Female

« Tracy is an English female given name derived from the French surname "Tracey," meaning "to trace or track." It was originally a surname for people living near boundary markers or hunting areas. »

#50983 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Tracy is a female given name of English origin. It is derived from the French surname "Tracey," which itself comes from the Old French word "traci," meaning "to trace or track." The name Tracy was originally used as a surname for people who lived near a boundary marker or in an area where tracking or hunting took place. The name Tracy became popular as a given name for girls during the mid-20th century. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, when it was among the top 50 names for girls each year. Today, it is still considered a classic and timeless name. Tracy has also been used as a male given name, although it is much more commonly used for females. Some famous people named Tracy include American actresses Tracy Chapman and Tracey Gold, British singer-songwriter Tracy Thorn, and Canadian ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Pauline Gretzky (née Tracy).

In numbers

Popularity of the name Trcy since 1880

Total births
12
Total since 1880
Peak year
1969
7 births
in 1980
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years