Total births
5,572
Unisex name · since 1882
Rome
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 5,572 babies named Rome, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #451
- among boys today
- 5,572
- born since 1882
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rome is the #451 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 5,572 recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Rome recorded 5,572 times among boys since 1882, holding rank #451 nationally today, ahead of 97% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #451 among boys today
- 5,572 born since 1882
- 2020s peak decade
- 97% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rome is currently the #451 unisex name in America, more common than 97% of boys - 5,572 born since 1882, peaking in the 2020s.
- #451
- among boys today
- 5,572
- born since 1882
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Rome vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#451
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 97% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Rome was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
695 babies were named Rome in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Rome compares
5,572 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
Rome's all-time total is 15x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rome | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,572 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 695 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rome's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rome's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 91% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 9%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1883, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 695, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rome at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2024
Current rank
#451
Active since
1882
Rome popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 695
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Rome popularity over time - girls
503 total births recorded since 1971 (Rome as girls' name)
Rome by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Rome's strongest decade.
2,921 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Rome births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 41
1880s
41 births
- 1890s 14
1890s
14 births
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s 58
1910s
58 births
- 1920s 112
1920s
112 births
- 1930s 43
1930s
43 births
- 1940s 44
1940s
44 births
- 1950s 98
1950s
98 births
- 1960s 97
1960s
97 births
- 1970s 125
1970s
125 births
- 1980s 87
1980s
87 births
- 1990s 124
1990s
124 births
- 2000s 508
2000s
508 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,285 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,921 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 2,921 births (52% of all-time use).
How Rome 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 Rome's total volume
Rome vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rome by state
Where Rome concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 702 | 12.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 443 | 8.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 309 | 5.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 192 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Utah | | 173 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 150 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 135 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 122 | 2.2% |
California share of Rome's total US births 12.6%
Even split
702 of 5,572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Rome appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rome? ▼
5,572 babies have been named Rome since 1882. It currently ranks #451 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 695 births.
When was Rome most popular? ▼
Rome was most popular in the 2020s decade with 2,921 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Rome most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rome are California (702 births), Texas (443 births), Florida (309 births).
Is Rome a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rome is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,572 births, and as a girl's name it has 503 births.
How long has the name Rome been used? ▼
Records for Rome go back to 1882, giving 144 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rome? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roman, Romeo, Romel, Romello, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rome's data
- California records the most Romes (702 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 Rome
Nearby Names Like Rome
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rome
Roman Boy
#52 104,653 births
Romeo Boy
#283 26,864 births
Romel Boy
#3356 2,486 births
Romello Boy
#2279 2,306 births
Romero Boy
#2882 1,844 births
Compare Rome side by side: Rome vs Roman Rome vs Romeo Rome vs Romel
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Rome
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12,681 births · Peak 2022
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21,968 births · Peak 2001
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, 1882–2025 (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. "Rome: #451 Unisex Name - 5,572 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rome. 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 Rome 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.