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Trace

Pronunciation: [ tr-AYS ]

Girl Name #64,192 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Trace is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced tr-AYS.

Parents who love the name Trace often also consider Tressa, Tressie, Travis .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#64,192
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Tra Try Traie

Also a Boy Name

Trace is also used as a boy name, ranked #705.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trace

Is Trace a boy or girl name?
Trace is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64192. As a boy name, it is ranked #705. Trace is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Trace?
Trace is pronounced tr-AYS.
How popular is the name Trace?
Trace is currently ranked #64192 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Trace?
Common nicknames for Trace include Tra, Try, and Traie.
Is Trace a common or rare name?
Trace is an uncommon name, ranked #64192 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Trace

Trace is a girl name .

Is Trace a boy or girl name? Trace is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,192 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #705. Trace is more commonly used as a boy name.

Trace is currently ranked #64,192 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Trace include Tra, Try, and Traie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Trace include Tracy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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