Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Romeo.
National Rank (2025)
#302
All-Time Peak Rank
#283 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
26,864
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Romeo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Romeo
According to SSA data, Romeo achieved its highest historical rank of #283 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,191 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 32.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 130 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Romeo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+32.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,191Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
130Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:8
1890s:66
1900s:137
1910s:800
1920s:996
1930s:630
1940s:475
1950s:450
1960s:502
1970s:604
1980s:746
1990s:1,501
2000s:4,475
2010s:9,229
2020s:6,245
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRo-m-eo
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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