girls' name · peaked 1985

Racine

Every Racine since 1922 — 602 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Racine
Peak year
1985
76 babies
All-time total
602
since 1922

The story of Racine

Racine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1922, 602 American babies have been named Racine. Its peak came in 1985, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Racine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Racine year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005 5 #18,510 5 #12,897
2004 5 #18,151
2003 5 #17,754
2002
2001 6 #14,891
2000 5 #16,953
1995 7 #11,454
1990 15 #6,056
1985 76 #1,586
1980
1975
1970 9 #5,704
1965 7 #5,672
1960 9 #4,688
1955 9 #4,304
1950
1945 5 #5,096
1940
1935
1930 7 #3,974
1925 5 #5,614
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Racine in 2025?

Racine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Racine?

602 babies have been named Racine in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Racine most popular?

Racine peaked in 1985, when 76 newborns received the name.

Is Racine a boy or girl name?

Racine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Racine rising or falling?

Racine has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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