Roman
boy name#42 in 2025Roman entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #42 in 2025, ranks #42 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1882–2025
#42
rank today
#42
peak (2025)
6,162
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #605 |
| 1890s | #539 |
| 1900s | #434 |
| 1910s | #361 |
| 1920s | #390 |
| 1930s | #518 |
| 1940s | #605 |
| 1950s | #569 |
| 1960s | #581 |
| 1970s | #439 |
| 1980s | #439 |
| 1990s | #361 |
| 2000s | #246 |
| 2010s | #120 |
| 2020s | #63 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Roman has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 96,500 people named Roman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roman is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roman in 2025?
- Roman ranks #42 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,162 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roman most popular?
- Roman peaked in 2025, reaching #42 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roman with classmates?
- Roman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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