Total births
26,864
Boys' name · since 1880
Romeo
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 26,864 babies named Romeo, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #283
- among boys today
- 26,864
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Romeo is the #283 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 26,864 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Romeo recorded 26,864 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #283 nationally today, ahead of 98% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #283 among boys today
- 26,864 born since 1880
- 2010s peak decade
- 98% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Romeo is currently the #283 boys' name in America, more common than 98% of boys - 26,864 born since 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
- #283
- among boys today
- 26,864
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other boys
Romeo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#283
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 98% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Romeo was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
1,191 babies were named Romeo in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Romeo compares
26,864 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
Romeo's all-time total is 73x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Romeo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 26,864 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 1,191 | 23 | 22,252 |
Romeo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Romeo's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1893, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 1,191, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Romeo at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2024
Current rank
#283
Active since
1880
Romeo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 1,191
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Romeo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Romeo's strongest decade.
9,229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Romeo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 8
1880s
8 births
- 1890s 66
1890s
66 births
- 1900s 137
1900s
137 births
- 1910s 800
1910s
800 births
- 1920s 996
1920s
996 births
- 1930s 630
1930s
630 births
- 1940s 475
1940s
475 births
- 1950s 450
1950s
450 births
- 1960s 502
1960s
502 births
- 1970s 604
1970s
604 births
- 1980s 746
1980s
746 births
- 1990s 1,501
1990s
1,501 births
- 2000s
2000s
4,475 births
- 2010s
2010s
9,229 births
- 2020s
2020s
6,245 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 9,229 births (34% of all-time use).
How Romeo 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 Romeo's total volume
Romeo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Romeo by state
Where Romeo concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5,072 | 18.9% |
| #2 | California | | 4,583 | 17.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 1,363 | 5.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 1,273 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 1,016 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 833 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 674 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 591 | 2.2% |
Texas share of Romeo's total US births 18.9%
Even split
5,072 of 26,864 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 47 reporting states.
Romeo appears in 47 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romeo? ▼
26,864 babies have been named Romeo since 1880. It currently ranks #283 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 1,191 births.
When was Romeo most popular? ▼
Romeo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 9,229 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Romeo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romeo are Texas (5,072 births), California (4,583 births), Florida (1,363 births).
How long has the name Romeo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Romeo since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Romeo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roman, Rome, Romel, Romello, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Romeo's data
- Romeo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (9,229 total births) through the 2020s (6,245) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Romeos (5,072 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Romeo
Nearby Names Like Romeo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romeo
Roman Boy
#52 104,653 births
Rome Boy
#451 5,572 births
Romel Boy
#3356 2,486 births
Romello Boy
#2279 2,306 births
Romero Boy
#2882 1,844 births
Compare Romeo side by side: Romeo vs Roman Romeo vs Rome Romeo vs Romel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Romeo
Saint #282
7,288 births · Peak 2025
Kenneth #284
1,283,974 births · Peak 1957
Holden #281
32,507 births · Peak 2018
Jorge #285
139,476 births · Peak 2006
Tobias #280
29,322 births · Peak 2016
Angelo #286
86,106 births · Peak 2007
Kaleb #279
86,649 births · Peak 2007
Remington #287
23,977 births · Peak 2019
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Romeo: #283 Boys' Name - 26,864 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romeo. 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 Romeo 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.