Unisex · #12,551 in 2026

Bracey

Bracey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. It is located next to South Hill, La Crosse, and Brodnax, which are also in Mecklenburg County. As of the 2020 census, Bracey had a population of 1,372.

Current Rank
#12,551
Peak Rank
#7,830 (2003)
Total Babies
29
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #15,031 (20 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,830 (29 total)
👦As Boy Name
1981
First Year
2008
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#7830
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2014
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#15031
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bracey

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Bracey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. It is located next to South Hill, La Crosse, and Brodnax, which are also in Mecklenburg County. As of the 2020 census, Bracey had a population of 1,372.

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Origin & history
Bracey is located along a former railroad mainline. The Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina Railroad , passing through Bracey from Petersburg, Virginia to Ridgeway Junction (today Norlina, North Carolina ), was completed in 1900, at which point it was merged into the Seaboard Air Line (SAL). The railroad constructed a depot for Bracey, which was still standing as of 2021. By 1914, the population of Bracey was estimate by the railroad to be somewhere around 200. The line (dubbed the "S-line" after later mergers) continued to operate until the 1980s, and today Bracey is along the abandoned portion

The Story of Bracey

As a girl name

Bracey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Braceys were born — ranking #15,031 that year. As of 2026, Bracey ranks #16,513 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Braceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Bracey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 8 Braceys were born — ranking #7,830 that year. As of 2026, Bracey ranks #12,551 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Braceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bracey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bracey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bracey

What does the name Bracey mean?
Bracey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. It is located next to South Hill, La Crosse, and Brodnax, which are also in Mecklenburg County. As of the 2020 census, Bracey had a population of 1,372.
How popular is Bracey in 2026?
In 2026, Bracey ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bracey most popular?
Bracey reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #7,830 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Bracey a unisex name?
Yes — Bracey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 41% of Braceys assigned female and 59% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Bracey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bracey include Torence, Garrion, Lathe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bracey

Bracey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Bracey's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #7,830. Use the chart and map above to compare Bracey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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