boy name
Romeo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#302 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Romeo in the US, 1880–2025
Romeo first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 1,191 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,129.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Romeo popular?
Near its peak Romeo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 6,245 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,229 | |
| 2000s | 4,475 | |
| 1990s | 1,501 | |
| 1980s | 746 | |
| 1970s | 604 | |
| 1960s | 502 | |
| 1950s | 450 | |
| 1940s | 475 | |
| 1930s | 630 | |
| 1920s | 996 | |
| 1910s | 800 | |
| 1900s | 137 | |
| 1890s | 66 | |
| 1880s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Romeo a boy or a girl name?
Romeo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Romeo a popular name right now?
Romeo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Romeo?
In 2025, Romeo ranked #302 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Romeo most popular?
Romeo was most popular in 2024, when about 1,191 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.