How Many People Are Named Racine?

Complete statistics for the name Racine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Racine
Rare
French

Racine means 'root' in French and is a very rare female name. Only 496 people named Racine live in the US today, making up just 1 in 664,941 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 76 births.

~4,526
Living in US
1 in 73,232
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Root
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Grounded Resilient Strong
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,511
Worldwide Bearers
#90,442
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
2,071
🇲🇱 Mali
1,049
🇺🇸 United States
762
🇨🇩 DR Congo
445
🇲🇷 Mauritania
323
🇧🇷 Brazil
145
🇭🇹 Haiti
110
🇲🇦 Morocco
109
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
65
🇨🇦 Canada
63

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
491 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
51
Would be under 30 (8%)
325
Would be 30–60 (54%)
226
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 602 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Racine Through the Generations

Racine, a name that's been around for decades but remains uncommon, shows a stable trend over time. With only 76 births in its peak year of 1985, it's clear that Racine isn't a mainstream choice. Today, there are 496 people named Racine in the United States, with the majority being women over 30. The age distribution reveals that 54% of those named Racine are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this unique name during its heyday. its rarity, Racine continues to be a name that stands out, blending classic charm with a touch of modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 30
New York 18
Georgia 7
Texas 7
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Racine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Racine's French roots

📄 About the Name Racine

How Many People Have the Name Racine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,526 people in the United States currently share the name Racine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,232 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Racine a Common or Rare Name?

Racine is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Racine Mean?

Racine means "root" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Racine in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Racine Most Popular?

The name Racine reached peak popularity in 1985, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Racine?

Approximately 4,526 people named Racine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,526. That works out to roughly 1 in 73,232 Americans.

Is Racine a rare name?

Racine is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,232 Americans has this name.

What does the name Racine mean?

Racine means "root" and comes from French origins.

Is Racine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Racine are male and 99% are female.

When was Racine most popular?

Racine peaked in 1985 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,526
All-Time Births4,526
1 in X1 in 73,232
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1985
World Rank#90,442
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.