Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Roman.
National Rank (2025)
#42
All-Time Peak Rank
#42 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
104,653
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Roman Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Roman
According to SSA data, Roman achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 6,162 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 58.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 133 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Roman scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+58.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,162Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
133Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:76
1890s:135
1900s:265
1910s:1,794
1920s:2,352
1930s:1,289
1940s:1,115
1950s:1,646
1960s:1,797
1970s:3,346
1980s:3,947
1990s:6,787
2000s:14,730
2010s:35,105
2020s:30,269
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRo-man
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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