Romulus
Meaningof Rome · Latin
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,544 in 1912
23 babies were named Romulus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 459 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 Romulus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Romulus, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Romulus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRomulus 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 yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #2,544.
- TrendRomulus has climbed 459 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Romulus means “of Rome”.
About the name Romulus
Romulus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “of Rome”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lus”. US birth records list Romulus for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 53 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,544 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 1920s | 4.1 | 246,305 boys |
| 1930s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 1970s | 3.0 | 332,226 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 2.2 | 452,489 boys |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 79,681 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 Romulus
What does the name Romulus mean?
Romulus means “of Rome” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Romulus?
Romulus has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Romulus a boy or girl name?
Romulus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Romulus?
Romulus ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,544).