Romeo
Romeo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Pilgrim to Rome.
Origin and history
Romeo is an Italian name derived from Late Latin, originally meaning a traveler or pilgrim to Rome. It gained everlasting global fame through William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. In the United States, it has seen steady growth in usage in recent decades as a modern, romantic choice.
Popularity in the United States
26,864 babies in the United States have been named Romeo since 1880. It ranks #715 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #320.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.1 %)
- CA (20 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 8 |
| 1890-1900 | 66 |
| 1900-1910 | 137 |
| 1910-1920 | 800 |
| 1920-1930 | 996 |
| 1930-1940 | 630 |
| 1940-1950 | 475 |
| 1950-1960 | 450 |
| 1960-1970 | 502 |
| 1970-1980 | 604 |
| 1980-1990 | 746 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,501 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,475 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,229 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,245 |
Famous people named Romeo
- Romeo Beckham: Footballer, Model
- Romeo Miller: Rapper, Actor
- Romeo Santos: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet permanently associated the name with romantic passion.
- In Medieval Greek and Latin, the term referred specifically to pilgrims traveling to Roman holy sites.