Trace is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #496 in 2003 with 496 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 534 births ranking #510. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 145.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 3,982 boys born was named Trace. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.