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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Roman — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Romaisa|Romana
LatinBoy→ Stable

Roman

ROH-mun · 2 syllables

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#52
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #5102 · ↓ Fading

#52
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 60
Peak rank
#52 in 2024
5yr change
+14 ranks
Birth frequency
15.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #52 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Roman

Popularity score: 60  ·  SSA Rank: #52

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+14 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinClassicStrongUnisex2-syllableHistoricalGeographicEuropeanPopularBold
Character
imperial authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Romans

resilientstrategicvisionarymeticulouscomplex
STRONG
High confidence

Roman is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #52 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +14 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#52 · common
Roman at a Glance
Meaning:From Rome, or of the Roman people. Originally a demonym for inhabitants of the Roman Empire, later adopted as a given name across European cultures.
Language root:Latin · Romanus
Peak rank:#52 in 2024
5yr change:+14 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Roman Polanski
Filmmaker and director
Roman Reigns
Professional wrestler and actor
Roman Abramovich
Businessman and oligarch
Similar Sound
Ronan◈Roan◈Rowen◈Ryan◈Romain
Similar Style
JulianSoren◈Caspian◈Atlas◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Roman
LuciaIrisSiennaClaraEzraLeoFelix
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Roman illustration
Name Intelligence
Roman · Overview
Summary

Roman is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #52 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Roman carries a bold, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #52, you will likely encounter other Romans. Consider whether that matters to you.
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roman.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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