Tracylynn
A feminine name blending the English "Tracy" and "Lynn", generally meaning "from the meadow valley".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Tracylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tracylynn today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tracylynn births was 1969 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tracylynn. 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 Tracylynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1969
5 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1975 SSA rank
#10,518
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Tracylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tracylynn from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 10 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
Tracylynn 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 Tracylynn 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 Tracylynn
The name Tracylynn is a relatively modern combination of two separate names, Tracy and Lynn, with roots in different cultures and time periods.
The first part, Tracy, is an anglicized version of the French surname Tresse, which means "braid" or "plait." It was initially used as a masculine name in medieval France and later adopted as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. The earliest recorded use of Tracy as a first name dates back to the late 19th century.
Lynn, on the other hand, has its origins in the Celtic languages, particularly Welsh and Gaelic. It is derived from the word "llyn," meaning "lake" or "pool." Lynn was initially used as a surname, particularly in areas with significant Celtic influence, such as Scotland, Ireland, and parts of England. It later transitioned into a feminine given name, becoming popular in the 20th century.
The combination of Tracy and Lynn into the name Tracylynn is a relatively recent development, likely emerging in the mid-to-late 20th century. While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning Tracylynn specifically, it reflects the trend of creating compound names by combining existing ones.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tracylynn was Tracylynn Belcher, an American author and illustrator of children's books, born in 1962. Another notable figure is Tracylynn Colachicco, an American former professional tennis player who competed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Other individuals with the first name Tracylynn include:
1. Tracylynn Leahy, an American entrepreneur and business executive, born in the late 20th century.
2. Tracylynn Cannon, an American singer and songwriter, active in the early 2000s.
3. Tracylynn Mitchell, an American actress and model, known for her work in television and film in the 1990s and 2000s.
4. Tracylynn Jones, a British artist and sculptor, born in the mid-20th century.
5. Tracylynn Greene, an American academic and professor of sociology, born in the latter half of the 20th century.
While the name Tracylynn is a modern creation, its components have rich historical roots spanning various cultures and linguistic traditions, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped naming practices over time.
People
Tracylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tracylynn 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
Tracylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tracylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tracylynn 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Tracylynn a common name?
We classify Tracylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tracylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tracylynn was 1969, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tracylynn is about 56 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 Tracylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tracylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tracylynn 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 Tracylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tracylynn 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 Tracylynn 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 people have Tracylynn as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.