Romello
Romello is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Citizen of Rome or pilgrim to Rome.
Origin and history
Romello is a modern masculine name likely derived from Romello, an Italian surname and place name associated with Rome, or used as a variant of Romelo/Romulus. It gained visibility in the U.S. during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a distinctive choice with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,306 babies in the United States have been named Romello since 1880. It ranks #2694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1543.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.8 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- FL (14.8 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 651 |
| 2000-2010 | 547 |
| 2010-2019 | 723 |
| 2020-2029 | 385 |
Nicknames
Mello, Romy
Fun facts
- The name saw increased interest in the United States following the release of the 1994 film 'Sugar Hill', featuring a main character named Romello Skuggs.
- It shares roots with the Late Latin name Romulus, traditionally credited as the mythical founder of ancient Rome.