Boy nameCurrently #11,956 in the USFalling
Race
//ˈɹeɪs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20024 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Race's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Race's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Race |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Race through the decades
- Race peaked in 2002, when 65 babies were named Race in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Race has fallen 69% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Race currently ranks #11,956 in the US and is cooling off.