Racin
Of Albanian origin, a diminutive form of Rakić, meaning "little one".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Racin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Racin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Racin births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Racin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Racin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,569
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Racin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Racin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Racin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Racin
The name Racin has its linguistic origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which thrived in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "racina," which translates to "swift" or "nimble," likely referring to the desired attributes of a warrior or hunter.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Racin can be found in the Etruscan Pyrgi Tablets, a series of golden plates inscribed with religious texts and dedications to the gods. These tablets, dated around the 5th century BCE, contain several instances of the name, suggesting its prominence within Etruscan society.
As the Etruscan civilization was gradually absorbed into the expanding Roman Empire, the name Racin was adopted and adapted by the Romans. Its use can be traced through various Roman historical records and inscriptions, though its popularity waned during the later stages of the Empire.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a brief resurgence, particularly among Italian scholars and humanists who sought to revive the study of ancient Etruscan culture. One notable figure was Racin Volaterrano (1451-1522), an Italian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on Etruscan history and artifacts.
In the 17th century, the name Racin found its way to the Court of Louis XIV in France, where a French playwright and dramatist named Jean Racine (1639-1699) rose to prominence. His tragedies, such as "Phèdre" and "Andromaque," cemented his reputation as one of the greatest French dramatists of the classical era.
Another figure of note bearing the name Racin was Racin Burtin (1692-1768), a French lawyer and writer who served as a member of the Parlement of Paris and authored several legal treatises on French civil law.
In the 19th century, the American West saw the rise of Racin Comstock (1819-1892), a renowned prospector and miner who played a pivotal role in the discovery of the Comstock Lode, one of the richest silver deposits in the United States.
While the name Racin has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and unique Etruscan origins continue to fascinate scholars and researchers studying the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean region.
People
Racin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Racin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Racin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Racin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Racin a common name?
We classify Racin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Racin most popular?
The single biggest year for Racin was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Racin is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Racin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Racin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Racin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Racin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Racin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Racin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Racin?
Find out how many people share the name Racin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.