Tracine
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Tracy and Jacqueline.
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Tracine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tracine today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tracine births was 1970 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tracine. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tracine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1970
11 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1972 SSA rank
#9,572
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Tracine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tracine from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tracine 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 Tracine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tracine
The name Tracine is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscans were known for their advanced culture, language, and art, and their influence can be seen in many aspects of Roman civilization.
One theory suggests that Tracine is derived from the Etruscan word "trachyna," which means "graceful" or "elegant." This connection to grace and beauty may have been a desirable trait for parents to bestow upon their children, particularly daughters.
Another possible origin traces Tracine back to the Greek word "trakhos," meaning "rough" or "rugged." While this may seem like an unusual association for a name, it could have been used to convey strength and resilience, qualities that were highly valued in ancient civilizations.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tracine can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions from the 5th century BC. One notable inscription mentions a woman named "Tracine Velian," suggesting that the name was in use among the Etruscan elite.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tracine. One of the earliest was Tracine of Capua, a 3rd-century BC Etruscan noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the city-state of Capua.
In the 2nd century AD, Tracine Numenia was a prominent Roman matron and philanthropist who dedicated her wealth to building public infrastructure and supporting charitable causes in the city of Rome.
During the Renaissance period, Tracine Torelli (1472-1536) was an Italian humanist scholar and poet who was renowned for her contributions to the revival of classical learning and her elegant use of Latin.
In the 18th century, Tracine Beaumont (1711-1783) was a French philosopher and writer who challenged the prevailing social norms of her time and advocated for women's education and independence.
More recently, Tracine Deschamps (1895-1971) was a French artist and sculptor whose works were celebrated for their innovative use of materials and their representation of the human form.
While the name Tracine may have faded in popularity over time, its rich history and connections to ancient civilizations, artistic expression, and intellectual pursuits make it a fascinating and evocative choice for parents seeking a name with a deep cultural heritage.
People
Tracine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tracine 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
Tracine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tracine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tracine 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 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Tracine a common name?
We classify Tracine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tracine most popular?
The single biggest year for Tracine was 1970, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tracine is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tracine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tracine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tracine 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.
Is Tracine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tracine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tracine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Tracine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.