Rome
Rome is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of or belonging to Rome; strength.
Origin and history
Rome is a place-name derived from the ancient Italian city, traditionally linked to the Etruscan word Ruma or the Greek word for strength. Historically rare as a given name in the United States, it has seen a notable surge in popularity during the 2020s. It offers a sleek, modern, one-syllable alternative to longer geographical names like Roman or Ravenna.
Popularity in the United States
5,572 babies in the United States have been named Rome since 1880. It ranks #1626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #577.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.5 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- UT (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 41 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 112 |
| 1930-1940 | 43 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 125 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 508 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,285 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,921 |
Famous people named Rome
- Rome Flynn: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- More than half of all U.S. male births registered with the name Rome since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.
- The city's name Roma is classically linked to the legend of Romulus, but linguists often connect it to an ancient river name meaning 'flow' or 'stream'.