Romario
Romario is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Pilgrim to Rome.
Origin and history
Romario is a masculine name derived from Late Latin, historically meaning a pilgrim to Rome. It gained global visibility largely through famous Latin American and Italian usage, particularly in sports. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,128 babies in the United States have been named Romario since 1880. It ranks #3564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1769.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.8 %)
- TX (19 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 9 |
| 1990-2000 | 410 |
| 2000-2010 | 346 |
| 2010-2019 | 205 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Famous people named Romario
- Romário: Athlete, Politician
- Romario Shepherd: Cricketer
- Romario Williams: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Medieval Latin word 'romarius', which designated someone making a religious pilgrimage to Rome.
- The name received widespread international attention due to the legendary Brazilian footballer Romário de Souza Faria.