Rommel
Rommel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Fame, glory, or to rumble.
Origin and history
Rommel is a Germanic given name derived from a diminutive form of names starting with the element 'rom-', meaning 'fame' or 'glory', or associated with the word for 'rumbling'. Historically utilized as both a surname and a given name, it remains relatively uncommon in the United States. Its usage in the U.S. has been modest but consistent over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,519 babies in the United States have been named Rommel since 1880. It ranks #3221 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1807.
States where it is most popular
- CA (80.8 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NY (3.1 %)
- IL (0.91 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 264 |
| 1980-1990 | 244 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 272 |
| 2010-2019 | 218 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Fun facts
- While widely recognized as a German family name, Rommel has also been adopted as a given name in several regions.
- Fewer than 2,000 boys in total have been recorded with the first name Rommel in the U.S. since 1880.