Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rome.
National Rank (2025)
#452
All-Time Peak Rank
#451 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
5,572
Unisex Distribution91.7% Boy / 8.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Rome Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 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.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rome scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+468.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record695Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
32Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRome
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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