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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Romulus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Romulo|Romy
LatinBoy↑↑ Surging

Romulus

ROM-yuh-lus · 3 syllables

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Boy
#3663
↑↑ Surging
#3663
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3663 in 2024
5yr change
+917 ranks
Birth frequency
8.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3663 · 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
Romulus

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3663

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+917 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
MythologicalLatinRomanClassic3-syllableStrongBoyHistoricalImperialRare
Character
roman imperial ambitionwildlife preservation focus
STRONG
High confidence

Romulus is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3663 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +917 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3663 · very rare
Romulus at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin, legendary founder of Rome. Associated with 'romus' (strength) and Roman imperial power and civilization.
Language root:Latin · Roman mythology
Peak rank:#3663 in 2024
5yr change:+917 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Romulus Whitaker
Herpetologist and wildlife conservationist
Similar Sound
RomanRomeoRemusRomulanRomeroRomelio
Similar Style
AugustusMaximusJuliusCassiusAureliusCato
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Romulus
RemusOctaviaLiviaAureliaCastorHelena
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Romulus · Overview
Summary

Romulus is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3663 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Romulus scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 917 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological · Classic character
Romulus carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Romulus is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
romulus.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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