Romel
- US rank
- #3,089
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,299 in 1978
39 babies were named Romel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 645 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Romel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 43,860 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Romel, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Romel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRomel first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #1,299.
- TrendRomel has climbed 645 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,089. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Romel
Romel is a boy name of Latin origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-mel”. US birth records list Romel for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 72 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,299 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,089, with 39 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.0 | 249,110 boys |
| 1960s | 4.7 | 214,592 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 69,686 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,925 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 39,063 boys |
| 2000s | 26 | 38,183 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,941 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,113 boys |
Other spellings of Romel
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 Romel
What is the origin of the name Romel?
Romel has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Romel a boy or girl name?
Romel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Romel?
Romel ranked #3,089 for US boys in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,299).