Trayce
A gender-neutral name likely derived from the Old English elements "traw" and "ece," possibly meaning "trustworthy."
Name Census estimates that about 757 living Americans carry the first name Trayce. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Trayce today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trayce births was 2024 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trayce. 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
- • Trayce was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
People living today
757
~ 1 in 452,780 Americans
Peak year
2024
42 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,984
Tracked since 1957
Census
Trayce in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 697 people with the first name Trayce, which placed it at #16,253 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,253
National first-name rank
People counted
697
697 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trayce
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trayce is White at 65.9%. The next largest groups are Black (18.2%) and Two or More Races (7.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Trayce described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Trayce at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.9% · 459
- Black or African American18.2% · 127
- Two or more races7.9% · 55
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 39
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 5
Gender
Gender distribution for Trayce
Trayce is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 793 total registrations, 585 (73.8%) were male and 208 (26.2%) were female.
Trayce as a male name
- Ranked #2,984 in 2024
- 42 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (42 births)
Trayce as a female name
- Ranked #15,962 in 2004
- 6 female births in 2004
- Peak: 1963 (16 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Trayce on both sides of the split. Of the 701 people counted with this name, 393 were male (56.1%) and 308 were female (43.9%).
Popularity
Trayce: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trayce from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 201 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Trayce remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trayce 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 Trayce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trayces live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Indiana, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Trayce, while Florida, California, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trayce
The given name Trayce is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Celtic languages spoken in the British Isles, particularly in Wales and Cornwall. Some scholars suggest that it may be derived from the Welsh word "traws," meaning "across" or "traverse," indicating a connection to travel or exploration.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Trayce in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used in oral traditions or local customs. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 18th century, when it began to appear sporadically in parish records and census data across Wales and England.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Trayce was Trayce Williams (1775-1843), a Welsh sailor and explorer who sailed with the British Royal Navy. His adventures took him across the vast oceans, and he is said to have been part of the crew that first sighted the Antarctic mainland.
In the 19th century, Trayce Bevan (1812-1891), a renowned Welsh architect, left his mark on the architectural landscape of Cardiff and the surrounding areas. His innovative designs and attention to detail earned him a reputation as one of the foremost architects of his time.
The name Trayce also found its way into the world of literature, with Trayce Emerson (1832-1897), an American poet and essayist. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the realm of sports, Trayce Thompson (born 1991) stands out as a notable figure. A professional baseball player, he has made his mark in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Another individual of note is Trayce Jackson-Davis (born 1999), a talented basketball player who has represented the Indiana University Hoosiers with distinction. His athleticism and skill on the court have earned him numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base.
The name Trayce, while not as common as some others, has a rich and intriguing history, carrying with it echoes of exploration, creativity, and athletic prowess. Its unique sound and potential meanings have allowed it to transcend eras and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on those who have borne it.
People
Trayce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trayce 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
Trayce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trayce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 757 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trayce 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 452,780 US residents.
Is Trayce a common name?
We classify Trayce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 793 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trayce most popular?
The single biggest year for Trayce was 2024, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trayce is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Trayce in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 697 people with the name Trayce, or 0.23 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,253 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Trayce in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Trayce?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Trayce on both sides of the split. Of the 701 people counted with this name, 393 were male (56.1%) and 308 were female (43.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Trayce?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trayce is White at 65.9%. The next largest groups are Black (18.2%) and Two or More Races (7.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Trayce most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Trayce in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.9% (459 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Trayce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trayce a male name?
Yes, 73.8% of people registered as Trayce in the SSA data are male. 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 Trayce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trayce 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 Trayce 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.
How many people share the name Trayce?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.