Race is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1783 in 2002 with 65 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 65 births ranking #1783. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 51.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 29,869 boys born was named Race. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.