Total births
1,128
Boys' name · since 1989
Romario
Romario has 1,128 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4498
- among boys today
- 1,128
- born since 1989
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
1,128 babies have been named Romario since 1989, making it today's #4498 boys' name.
Romario has 1,128 recorded births among boys since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4498 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #4498 among boys today
- 1,128 born since 1989
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Romario is currently the #4498 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 1,128 born since 1989, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4498
- among boys today
- 1,128
- born since 1989
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Romario vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4498
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Romario was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
102 babies were named Romario in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Romario compares
1,128 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Romario's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Romario | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,128 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 102 | 23 | 22,252 |
Romario's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Romario's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 102, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Romario at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#4,498
Active since
1989
Romario popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 102
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Romario by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Romario's strongest decade.
410 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Romario births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 9
1980s
9 births
- 1990s
1990s
410 births
- 2000s
2000s
346 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s 158
2020s
158 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 410 births (36% of all-time use).
How Romario compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Romario's total volume
Romario vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Romario by state
Where Romario concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 224 | 19.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 87 | 7.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 63 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 53 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 26 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Romario's total US births 19.9%
Even split
224 of 1,128 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romario? ▼
Romario has been given to 1,128 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4498 as of the latest data. 102 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Romario most popular? ▼
Romario was most popular in the 1990s decade with 410 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Romario most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romario are California (224 births), Texas (87 births), New York (63 births).
How long has the name Romario been used? ▼
Records for Romario go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Romario? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roman, Romeo, Rome, Romel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Romario's data
- Romario's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (410 total births) through the 2020s (158) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Romarios (224 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Romario
Nearby Names Like Romario
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romario
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Rome Boy
#451 5,572 births
Romel Boy
#3356 2,486 births
Romello Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Romario: #4498 Boys' Name - 1,128 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romario. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Romario draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.