How Many People Are Named Romano?

Complete statistics for the name Romano: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Romano
Rare
Latin

Romano means 'Roman' and is very rare, with only 1 in 1,256,432 Americans having this name. There are 263 people named Romano living in the US today, making it stand out. The name peaked in popularity in 1971 with 13 births.

~27,782
Living in US
1 in 11,930
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Roman
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Proud
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

72,699
Worldwide Bearers
#13,449
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
50,087
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,651
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,233
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,438
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,411
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,268
🇺🇸 United States
1,236
🇭🇷 Croatia
1,160
🇳🇱 Netherlands
707
🇰🇪 Kenya
604

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
263 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
76
Would be under 30 (24%)
160
Would be 30–60 (50%)
86
Would be over 60 (27%)

All 322 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Romano Through the Generations

Romano, a name rooted in its Roman heritage, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1971 when 13 babies were given this name. Today, there are 263 people named Romano living in the United States, reflecting a very niche choice. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 24% under 30, 49% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Romano

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Romano's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Romano

How Many People Have the Name Romano?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,782 people in the United States currently share the name Romano. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,930 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Romano a Common or Rare Name?

Romano is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Romano Mean?

Romano means "Roman" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Romano in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Romano Most Popular?

The name Romano reached peak popularity in 1971, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Romano?

Approximately 27,782 people named Romano live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27,782. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,930 Americans.

Is Romano a rare name?

Romano is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,930 Americans has this name.

What does the name Romano mean?

Romano means "Roman" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Romano more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Romano are male and 0% are female.

When was Romano most popular?

Romano peaked in 1971 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US27,782
All-Time Births27,782
1 in X1 in 11,930
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1971
World Rank#13,449
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.