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UK boy's name

Trae

An English masculine name derived from the word "tray".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Trae is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Trae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 14 births.

This profile covers 174 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 173 living people in the UK are called Trae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Trae ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 14 boys were registered as Trae.
  • About 173 living people in the UK are estimated to have Trae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

14 births

Estimated living

173

2026

Meaning

What does Trae mean?

The name Trae has its origins in the English language and is believed to have emerged as a variation of the name Troy. The name Troy itself is derived from the Ancient Greek name Τροία (Troia), which was the name of the famous city of Troy in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).

The name Trae likely emerged as a shortened or diminutive form of Troy, with the initial "T" sound being retained and the latter part being abbreviated. This transition from Troy to Trae occurred during the Middle English period, which spanned from the late 11th to the late 15th century.

While the name Trae does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the name Troy links it to the rich mythological and literary traditions surrounding the Trojan War. The Iliad, the epic poem attributed to Homer, is one of the earliest and most renowned works that recounts the legendary siege of Troy by the Greeks.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Trae was Trae Byers, an English playwright and poet who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his plays "The Tragedy of Sir John van Olden Barnavelt" and "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia."

Another notable figure with the name Trae was Trae Welch, an American astronomer who lived from 1845 to 1919. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and was the co-discoverer of the Comet Welch-Winnecke in 1858.

In the realm of sports, Trae Young, an American professional basketball player born in 1998, is a prominent figure. He currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA and has been selected as an NBA All-Star multiple times.

Trae Beavers, an American singer-songwriter born in 1983, is known for his work in the country music genre. He has released several albums and has contributed as a songwriter for various artists.

Trae Fionne, born in 1987, is a British-born American actress and model. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Parkers" and "The Game."

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Trae, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Trae over time

The chart below shows babies named Trae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Trae, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Trae
0471114199620092023

Decades

Trae by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Trae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4003 13 3
2010s #3225 60 9
2000s #2076 74 9
1990s #1690 27 4

Related

Names similar to Trae

FAQ

Trae: questions and answers

How popular is the name Trae in the UK right now?

In 2023, Trae was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Trae most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 14 babies registered as Trae in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Trae?

An English masculine name derived from the word "tray".

How many people are called Trae in the UK?

A total of 174 babies have been registered as Trae across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.