Race Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRayss / reɪsEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: race; Old French: a line of descent
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Race has roots in both English and Old French. In English, it is often associated with the concept of lineage or descent. The Old French origin relates to the idea of a family line or ancestry. The name has been used historically in various contexts, often reflecting a connection to heritage.
Trend Summary
The name Race has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Race was first seen in the United States in 1954. Race has ranked as high as #1225 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Washington, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Race has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Race (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |