Race
Every Race since 1954 — 1,411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Race
Race is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,094 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,411 American babies have been named Race. Its peak came in 2002, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Race stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Race year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,094 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,005 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,763 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,633 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,568 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,078 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,020 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,089 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,854 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,866 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,151 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,221 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,943 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,290 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,149 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,709 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,407 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2,273 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,000 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,185 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,119 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1,783 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,375 |
| 2000 | 62 | #1,777 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,245 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,734 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,267 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,054 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #3,026 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,584 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,795 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Race
- Race Imboden Fencer · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Race in 2025?
Race ranked #7,094 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Race?
1,411 babies have been named Race in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Race most popular?
Race peaked in 2002, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Race a boy or girl name?
Race is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Race rising or falling?
Race is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Race?
Well-known people named Race include Race Imboden (fencer).