Race
Meaningrace · English
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,768 in 2000
12 babies were named Race in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,264 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1954–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Race you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Race, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Race would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRace first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #1,768. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRace was 4.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 31,646 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendRace has climbed 1,264 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Race means “race”.
About the name Race
Race is a boy name of English origin meaning “race”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ace”. US birth records list Race for boys from 1954 to 2025, in 60 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #1,768 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1970s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 164,745 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 54,855 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,509 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,160 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 178,571 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Race
What does the name Race mean?
Race means “race” in English.
What is the origin of the name Race?
Race has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Race a boy or girl name?
Race is a boy name.
How popular is the name Race?
Race ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#1,768).