Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rome

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Rome.

✦ From the city of Rome 🌍 Latin traditional mythological
National Rank (2025) #452
All-Time Peak Rank #451 Achieved 2024
Total U.S. Births 5,572 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 90.2% Boy / 9.8% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1882 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 695 births in 2024
πŸ’‘ The Rome Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From the city of Rome
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the name of the ancient city of Rome. The etymology of the city name itself is debated, with theories including a connection to Greek 'rhōmΔ“' (strength) or an Etruscan root.
Pronunciation: ROHM
Themes & Categories
traditional mythological
Etymology confidence: Medium Β· Under review

πŸ“– The Story Behind Rome

According to SSA data, Rome achieved its highest historical rank of #451 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 695 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 468.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Rome across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +468.9% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 695 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 2 yrs
Registry Streak 32 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 41
1890s: 14
1900s: 15
1910s: 58
1920s: 112
1930s: 43
1940s: 44
1950s: 98
1960s: 97
1970s: 125
1980s: 87
1990s: 124
2000s: 508
2010s: 1,285
2020s: 2,921

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Rome
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Utah
Top States Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, California
States with Data 36
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #220 173 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #358 64 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #262 150 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #409 309 2023 Insufficient historical volume
California #356 702 2024 +241.4% Growth
Hawaii #207 18 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #508 443 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #523 97 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #424 20 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #343 50 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #470 65 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #589 34 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #231 19 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #583 72 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #535 92 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #673 92 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #553 68 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #446 81 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #406 68 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #421 39 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #466 122 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #422 135 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #555 192 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #358 114 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #682 34 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #670 85 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #852 48 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #545 36 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #722 28 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #865 37 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #330 45 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #487 20 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #370 17 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #461 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #564 19 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #542 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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