Total births
2,486
Boys' name · since 1953
Romel
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 2,486 babies named Romel, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3356
- among boys today
- 2,486
- born since 1953
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Romel is the #3356 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,486 recorded since 1953.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Romel has been recorded 2,486 times among boys since 1953, currently ranked #3356 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2025.
- #3356 among boys today
- 2,486 born since 1953
- 2000s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Romel is currently the #3356 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 2,486 born since 1953, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3356
- among boys today
- 2,486
- born since 1953
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Romel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3356
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Romel was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
67 babies were named Romel in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Romel compares
2,486 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Romel's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Romel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,486 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Romel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Romel's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Romel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#3,356
Active since
1953
Romel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Romel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Romel's strongest decade.
522 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Romel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 59
1950s
59 births
- 1960s 88
1960s
88 births
- 1970s
1970s
236 births
- 1980s
1980s
369 births
- 1990s
1990s
498 births
- 2000s
2000s
522 births
- 2010s
2010s
484 births
- 2020s
2020s
230 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 522 births (21% of all-time use).
How Romel 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 Romel's total volume
Romel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Romel by state
Where Romel concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 349 | 14.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 201 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 133 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 123 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 63 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 26 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 16 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 11 | 0.4% |
California share of Romel's total US births 14.0%
Even split
349 of 2,486 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Romel appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romel? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 2,486 babies named Romel. Today it holds rank #3356 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 67 births.
When was Romel most popular? ▼
Romel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 522 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Romel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romel are California (349 births), New York (201 births), Texas (133 births).
How long has the name Romel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Romel since 1953 -- 73 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Romel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roman, Romeo, Rome, Romello, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Romel's data
- Romel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (522 total births) through the 2020s (230) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Romels (349 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 Romel
Nearby Names Like Romel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romel
Roman Boy
#52 104,653 births
Romeo Boy
#283 26,864 births
Rome Boy
#451 5,572 births
Romello Boy
#2279 2,306 births
Romero Boy
#2882 1,844 births
Compare Romel side by side: Romel vs Roman Romel vs Romeo Romel vs Rome
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Romel
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, 1953–2025 (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. "Romel: #3356 Boys' Name - 2,486 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romel. 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 Romel 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.