How Many People Are Named Romulo?

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

Romulo
Very Rare
Latin

Romulo is a rare male name with roots in Latin, making it both classic and modern. Only 668 people named Romulo live in the US today, which means 1 in 494,089 Americans share this unique name. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with 18 births.

~331
Living in US
1 in 1,001,357
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Oath
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Reliable Determined
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

245,667
Worldwide Bearers
#4,287
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
95,557
🇧🇷 Brazil
54,433
🇵🇪 Peru
18,612
🇻🇪 Venezuela
13,261
🇲🇽 Mexico
10,841
🇪🇨 Ecuador
8,581
🇬🇹 Guatemala
8,185
🇦🇷 Argentina
7,248
🇧🇴 Bolivia
6,127
🇨🇴 Colombia
5,933

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
668 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
242
Would be under 30 (29%)
350
Would be 30–60 (42%)
242
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 834 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Romulo Through the Generations

Romulo has seen a steady presence in the United States over the years, with its current stable trend reflecting a mix of classic and modern appeal. Born in 1993, the peak year for Romulo saw 18 births, but the name's history stretches back much further, rooted in Latin origins. Today, people named Romulo are evenly distributed across different age groups, with 29% under 30, 42% aged 30-60, and another 29% over 60, indicating a balanced generational spread.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 105
California 51
New York 8

✨ Similar Names to Romulo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Romulo's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Romulo

How Many People Have the Name Romulo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 331 people in the United States currently share the name Romulo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,001,357 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Romulo a Common or Rare Name?

Romulo is classified as Very 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 Romulo Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Romulo Most Popular?

The name Romulo reached peak popularity in 1993, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Romulo?

Approximately 331 people named Romulo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 331. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,001,357 Americans.

Is Romulo a rare name?

Romulo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,001,357 Americans has this name.

What does the name Romulo mean?

Romulo means "Oath" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Romulo more male or female?

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

When was Romulo most popular?

Romulo peaked in 1993 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US331
All-Time Births331
1 in X1 in 1,001,357
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1993
World Rank#4,287
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.