Total births
597
Girls' name · since 1922
Racine
Racine has 597 recorded births since 1922 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 597
- total births
- 1922–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Racine sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 597 recorded since 1922.
Social Security Administration records show Racine recorded 597 times among girls since 1922, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2005.
- 597 total births
- 1922–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
597 girls have been named Racine since 1922, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 597
- total births
- 1922–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Racine was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
76 babies were named Racine in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Racine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Racine's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Racine at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Racine popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2005
- Peak year (1985)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Racine popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2005 (Racine as boys' name)
Racine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Racine's strongest decade.
183 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Racine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 29
1920s
29 births
- 1930s 44
1930s
44 births
- 1940s 50
1940s
50 births
- 1950s 50
1950s
50 births
- 1960s
1960s
88 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s
1980s
183 births
- 1990s
1990s
86 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 183 births (31% of all-time use).
How Racine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Racine's total volume
Racine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Racine by state
Where Racine concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 5.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Racine's total US births 5.0%
Even split
30 of 597 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Racine? ▼
597 babies have been named Racine since 1922. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1985 with 76 births.
When was Racine most popular? ▼
Racine was most popular in the 1980s decade with 183 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Racine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Racine are California (30 births), New York (18 births), Georgia (7 births).
How long has the name Racine been used? ▼
Racine has been recorded in Social Security data since 1922, spanning 84 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Racine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rachel, Rachael, Rachelle, Racheal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Racine's data
- Racine's decade-level peak was the 1980s (183 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Racines (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Racine
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Racine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Racine: Baby Name Since 1922 - 597 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/racine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Racine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.