Total births
250
Boys' name · since 1913
Romolo
250 babies named Romolo in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 250
- total births
- 1913–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
250 boys have been named Romolo since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Romolo recorded 250 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2022.
- 250 total births
- 1913–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
250 boys have been named Romolo since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 250
- total births
- 1913–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Romolo was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
20 babies were named Romolo in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Romolo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Romolo's full recorded timeline at 1930, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Romolo at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Romolo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2022
- Peak year (1916)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Romolo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Romolo's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Romolo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
65 births
- 1920s
1920s
102 births
- 1930s
1930s
41 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 102 births (41% of all-time use).
Romolo by state
Where Romolo concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 2.4% |
New York share of Romolo's total US births 8.4%
Even split
21 of 250 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romolo? ▼
250 babies have been named Romolo since 1913. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1916 with 20 births.
When was Romolo most popular? ▼
Romolo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Romolo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romolo are New York (21 births), Pennsylvania (6 births).
How long has the name Romolo been used? ▼
Romolo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 110 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Romolo? ▼
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 Romolo's data
- Romolo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Romolos (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Romolo
Nearby Names Like Romolo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romolo
Roman Boy
#52 104,653 births
Romeo Boy
#283 26,864 births
Rome Boy
#451 5,572 births
Romel Boy
#3356 2,486 births
Romello Boy
#2279 2,306 births
Compare Romolo side by side: Romolo vs Roman Romolo vs Romeo Romolo vs Rome
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–2022 (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. "Romolo: Baby Name Since 1913 - 250 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romolo. 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 Romolo 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 July 2026.