Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Racer

Name: Popularity of the name Racer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Racer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,901 (2007)

Total Babies

103

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2019

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#5901

Peak Rank

103

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Racer

Racer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 14 Racers were born — ranking #5,901 that year. As of 2026, Racer ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 103 Racers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Racer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Racer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Raysor
Razor
Raiser
Razer
Ricer
Raser
Rasor
Rosser
Raisor
Reiser
Risser
Ryser

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Racer

What does the name Racer mean?

Racer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Racer in 2026?

In 2026, Racer ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Racer most popular?

Racer reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #5,901 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Racer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Racer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Racer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Racer include Enis, Zeferino, Mahesh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Racer

Racer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 103 births in the dataset. Racer's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #5,901. Use the chart and map above to compare Racer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.