How Many People Are Named Romeo?
Complete statistics for the name Romeo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Romeo, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 14,740 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 22,388 people. It's a genuinely modern name, with 76% of those named Romeo being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 25,728 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Romeo Through the Generations
Romeo has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 1,188 births, marking it as a newer-generation name. The majority of people named Romeo are young, with 19,631 under 30, indicating its strong appeal among younger demographics. As of now, the average age of a Romeo is 27, suggesting that the name continues to gain traction among parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Romeo
Romeo is an Italian masculine given name. It arose from the Greek Ρωμαίος for a Roman citizen or a pilgrim to Rome. The popularity of the name is primarily due to Luigi da Porto naming his tragic hero Romeo Montecchi in his 1524 novel Giulietta e Romeo, 70 years later adapted by Shakespeare into the play Romeo and Juliet. People with this name include:Romeo Acop (1947–2025), Filipino politician Romeo Acquarone (1895–1980), Monegasque tennis player Roméo Affessi, Ivory Coast-born footballer Romeo Alaeff, American visual artist Romeo Anaya (1946–2015), Mexican boxer Romeo Antoniazzi (1862–1925),…
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Other names sharing Romeo's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Romeo
How Many People Have the Name Romeo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,249 people in the United States currently share the name Romeo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,181 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Romeo a Common or Rare Name?
Romeo 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Romeo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Romeo Most Popular?
The name Romeo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,188 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Romeo?
Approximately 8,249 people named Romeo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,249. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,181 Americans.
Is Romeo a rare name?
Romeo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,181 Americans has this name.
What does the name Romeo mean?
The meaning and origin of Romeo are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Romeo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Romeo are male and 0% are female.
When was Romeo most popular?
Romeo peaked in 2024 with 1,188 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.