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Romeo

boy name#301 in 2025

Romeo entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #283 in 2024, ranks #301 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.

Popularity 18802025

18802025
US babies named Romeo per year from 1880 to 2025
#301
rank today
#283
peak (2024)
1,129
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1880s#682
1890s#809
1900s#684
1910s#558
1920s#638
1930s#796
1940s#976
1950s#1123
1960s#1076
1970s#1088
1980s#1102
1990s#995
2000s#548
2010s#351
2020s#321

Strongest states

Over the last decade, Romeo has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.

Living bearers

About 23,500 people named Romeo are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Romeo alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Romeo in 2025?
Romeo ranks #301 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,129 babies given the name.
When was the name Romeo most popular?
Romeo peaked in 2024, reaching #283 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Romeo with classmates?
Romeo will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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