Rome
Meaningfrom Rome · Latin
- US rank
- #452
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #450 in 2024
694 babies were named Rome in the US in 2025. It has climbed 517 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 1882–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rome you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,461 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rome, 694 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rome would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRome first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #450.
- Then vs nowRome is 40× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,461.
- TrendRome has climbed 517 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #452. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRome is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #180, followed by New Mexico (#213) and Utah (#214). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn Latin, Rome means “from Rome”.
About the name Rome
Rome is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “from Rome”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ome”. US birth records list Rome for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 112 of those 144 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #450 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #452, with 694 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,000,000 girls |
| 2000s | 1.5 | 653,595 girls |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,908 girls |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,698 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 | 21,704 boys |
| 1890s | 12 | 82,576 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 93,985 boys |
| 1910s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 98,232 boys |
| 1930s | 4.1 | 243,309 boys |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 1950s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 1960s | 5.1 | 196,464 boys |
| 1970s | 7.5 | 133,511 boys |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 210,970 boys |
| 1990s | 6.4 | 155,521 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,573 boys |
| 2010s | 69 | 14,541 boys |
| 2020s | 283 | 3,540 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Rome
What does the name Rome mean?
Rome means “from Rome” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Rome?
Rome has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Rome a boy or girl name?
Rome is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rome?
Rome ranked #452 for US boys in 2025, given to 694 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#450).