Romulo
Meaningof Rome · Spanish form of Romulus
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,132 in 1966
8 babies were named Romulo in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,876 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Romulo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Romulo, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Romulo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRomulo first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #2,132. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRomulo has slipped 1,876 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningRomulo is a Spanish form of Romulus, which means “of Rome”.
About the name Romulo
Romulo is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “of Rome”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ulo”. US birth records list Romulo for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 90 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #2,132 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 404,040 boys |
| 1920s | 3.6 | 273,973 boys |
| 1930s | 3.0 | 334,448 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 230,415 boys |
| 1950s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1970s | 7.4 | 135,501 boys |
| 1980s | 6.0 | 166,389 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,068 boys |
| 2000s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 202,703 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 Romulo
What does the name Romulo mean?
Romulo means “of Rome” in Spanish, as a form of Romulus.
What is the origin of the name Romulo?
Romulo has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Romulo a boy or girl name?
Romulo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Romulo?
Romulo ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#2,132).