Roman
Peaked at #52 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Roman has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Roman — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#4487
in 2021
Current rank
#5102
in 2024
Years tracked
37
1972–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1972, Roman reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #4487 nationally with 31 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7574 (2014) to #5102 (2024) — a 33% improvement.
As of 2024, Roman ranks #5102 nationally for girls, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,102 | 26 |
| 2023 | #4,969 | 27 |
| 2022 | #6,161 | 20 |
| 2021 | #4,487 | 31 |
| 2020 | #4,730 | 28 |
| 2019 | #4,521 | 31 |
| 2018 | #6,738 | 18 |
| 2017 | #5,790 | 22 |
Roman — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#52
in 2024
Current rank
#52
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1882–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1882, Roman reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #52 nationally with 5,474 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #113 (2014) to #52 (2024) — a 54% improvement.
As of 2024, Roman ranks #52 nationally for boys, with 5,474 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #52 | 5,474 |
| 2023 | #66 | 4,796 |
| 2022 | #68 | 4,736 |
| 2021 | #74 | 4,567 |
| 2020 | #77 | 4,488 |
| 2019 | #72 | 4,916 |
| 2018 | #86 | 4,389 |
| 2017 | #91 | 4,280 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Roman most popular?
Roman was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #52 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Roman becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Roman?
At least 98,889 babies have been recorded with the name Roman in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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