Romero
Romero is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Pilgrim to Rome; rosemary.
Origin and history
Romero originates as an Italian and Spanish surname or given name meaning 'pilgrim to Rome' or 'rosemary'. Historically derived from the Late Latin 'Romaeus', it indicated someone who made a pilgrimage to the holy site of Rome. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male given name that has seen steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,844 babies in the United States have been named Romero since 1880. It ranks #2987 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.3 %)
- TX (18 %)
- OH (9.8 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 214 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 298 |
| 2000-2010 | 313 |
| 2010-2019 | 329 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated travelers who undertook a holy journey to Rome during the Middle Ages.
- While predominantly known as a Spanish surname, Romero follows the modern English trend of using traditional surnames as first names.