Tracia
Greek feminine name derived from Thrace, an ancient region of Greece.
Name Census estimates that about 371 living Americans carry the first name Tracia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tracia today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tracia births was 1970 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tracia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
371
~ 1 in 923,866 Americans
Peak year
1970
42 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
2002 SSA rank
#17,919
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Tracia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tracia from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 174 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tracia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tracia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tracias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tracia
The name Tracia is derived from the ancient region of Thrace, which was located in the southeastern Balkans, encompassing parts of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. This region was known for its rich cultural heritage and was home to various Thracian tribes. The name Tracia is believed to have its origins in the Thracian language, which was a branch of the Indo-European language family.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tracia can be found in ancient Greek literature, where it was used to refer to the region of Thrace or its inhabitants. In the works of Homer, the Iliad, and the Odyssey, there are references to the Thracians and their warriors who fought alongside the Trojans during the Trojan War.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tracia. One of the earliest examples is Tracia, a Thracian princess who lived in the 5th century BCE. She was the daughter of the Thracian king Sitalces and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
Another notable figure is Tracia Proba (c. 322 – c. 370 CE), a Roman poet, and scholar from the 4th century CE. She is best known for her literary work, the Cento Vergilianus, which was a masterful retelling of biblical stories using lines from Virgil's Aeneid.
In the medieval period, Tracia of Anjou (c. 1070 – 1110) was a French noblewoman and the daughter of Fulk IV, Count of Anjou. She was known for her piety and is often referred to as Blessed Tracia in religious texts.
During the Renaissance, Tracia Guicciardini (1509 – 1585) was an Italian noblewoman and a member of the influential Guicciardini family. She was a patron of the arts and hosted many literary and philosophical gatherings in her home.
In more recent history, Tracia Esser (1899 – 1987) was a German actress and singer who performed in several films and stage productions during the early 20th century. She was known for her versatility and her ability to portray a wide range of characters.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Tracia, which has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient Thracian region, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by different cultures over the centuries.
People
Tracia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tracia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tracia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tracia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 371 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tracia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 923,866 US residents.
Is Tracia a common name?
We classify Tracia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 414 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tracia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tracia was 1970, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tracia is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tracia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tracia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.