boy name
Rome
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#452 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Rome in the US, 1880–2025
Rome first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 2024, when 695 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 694.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rome popular?
Near its peak Rome is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 2,921 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,285 | |
| 2000s | 508 | |
| 1990s | 124 | |
| 1980s | 87 | |
| 1970s | 125 | |
| 1960s | 97 | |
| 1950s | 98 | |
| 1940s | 44 | |
| 1930s | 43 | |
| 1920s | 112 | |
| 1910s | 58 | |
| 1900s | 15 | |
| 1890s | 14 | |
| 1880s | 41 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rome a boy or a girl name?
Rome is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Rome a popular name right now?
Rome is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Rome?
In 2025, Rome ranked #452 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rome most popular?
Rome was most popular in 2024, when about 695 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.