The name Trae is of American origin and has gained popularity in recent years as a given name for boys. It is believed to have been created by the author R.L. Stine, who used it for one of his main characters in his horror novel series "Fear Street". The character's full name was Trae Borne and he appeared in several books throughout the series.
The exact meaning of the name Trae has not been definitively established as it is a relatively new creation. However, some sources suggest that it may have been intended to sound similar to traditional names such as Travis or Trevor, but with its own unique spelling and pronunciation.
Prior to its use in Stine's novels, there is no known historical or cultural significance attached to the name Trae. It has not been found in any lists of traditional baby names from various cultures around the world. As a result, it does not have an associated origin story or mythology.
Despite its lack of historical precedent, the name Trae has nonetheless gained some popularity among parents in recent years. According to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, it has been given to a small but growing number of newborn boys each year since the late 1990s.
In conclusion, the name Trae is a modern American creation with no known historical or cultural significance beyond its use in R.L. Stine's Fear Street novel series. While its exact meaning remains unclear, it has nonetheless become an established given name for boys in recent years.
The name Trae has seen a varied popularity over the years in the United States, as indicated by the birth statistics provided.
In 1977 and 1989, there were 5 babies named Trae each year. This number then increased to 6 births in 1992, suggesting that the name was becoming slightly more popular during this period.
The popularity of the name Trae peaked in 1993 with 10 births, indicating that it was particularly favored by parents that year. However, the following year, the number of babies named Trae decreased to 7 births in 1994.
There was another slight increase in the number of births with the name Trae in 1996 and 1999, with 6 and 7 births respectively. This shows that while the popularity of the name may have fluctuated over time, it has remained relatively consistent throughout these years.
In total, there were 46 babies named Trae born in the United States between 1977 and 1999, according to the data provided.