Romulo
Romulo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of Rome; citizen of Rome.
Origin and history
Romulo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Romulus, the legendary founder and first king of Rome in Roman mythology. Etymologically, it is linked to the name of the city of Rome itself. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine name used primarily within Hispanic and Lusophone communities.
Popularity in the United States
842 babies in the United States have been named Romulo since 1880. It ranks #3834 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- TX (64 %)
- CA (31.1 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 66 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Romulo
- Rómulo Gallegos: Author, President
- Rómulo Betancourt: President, Politician
Fun facts
- The name stems from Romulus, who according to legend was raised by a she-wolf and founded Rome.
- Romulo is the standard Romance language translation of the classical Latin Romulus.