Roman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROH-muhn / ˈroʊ.mənLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: citizen of Rome; Italian: Roman
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roman derives from the Latin word 'Romanus,' meaning 'of Rome.' It has been used since ancient times, often associated with the Roman Empire and its cultural legacy. In modern contexts, the name is popular in various countries, particularly in Italy and Eastern Europe.
Trend Summary
The name Roman has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Romain
- Romeo
International Variants
- Romain (French)
- Romano (Italian)
- Romanus (Latin)
Famous people named Roman
Roman Polanski is a Polish-French film director known for his work in films such as 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Pianist.'.
Roman Abramovich is a Russian businessman and former governor of Chukotka, best known for owning Chelsea Football Club.
Roman Reigns is an American professional wrestler and actor, recognized for his time in WWE.
Roman Josi is a Swiss professional ice hockey player, serving as the captain of the Nashville Predators.
Fictional characters named Roman
Roman Sionis is a character in DC Comics, known as Black Mask and an adversary of Batman.
Roman Pearce is a character in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, portrayed by Tyrese Gibson.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roman was first seen in the United States in 1882. Roman has ranked as high as #83 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Roman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Roman (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 818 | |
TX | 556 | |
FL | 354 | |
PA | 266 | |
NY | 257 | |
OH | 237 | |
MI | 187 | |
IL | 163 | |
NC | 148 | |
GA | 135 | |
VA | 131 | |
AZ | 126 | |
IN | 123 | |
MO | 122 | |
TN | 122 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 10 |
1885 | 7 |
1886 | 9 |
1887 | 16 |
1888 | 14 |
1889 | 13 |
1890 | 10 |
1891 | 10 |
1893 | 9 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 15 |
1897 | 19 |
1898 | 22 |
1899 | 21 |
1900 | 20 |
1901 | 18 |
1902 | 23 |
1903 | 18 |
1904 | 23 |
1905 | 31 |
1906 | 29 |
1907 | 31 |
1908 | 39 |
1909 | 33 |
1910 | 44 |
1911 | 57 |
1912 | 86 |
1913 | 134 |
1914 | 191 |
1915 | 234 |
1916 | 265 |
1917 | 256 |
1918 | 269 |
1919 | 258 |
1920 | 248 |
1921 | 257 |
1922 | 255 |
1923 | 256 |
1924 | 247 |
1925 | 224 |
1926 | 223 |
1927 | 235 |
1928 | 220 |
1929 | 187 |
1930 | 165 |
1931 | 184 |
1932 | 166 |
1933 | 130 |
1934 | 135 |
1935 | 106 |
1936 | 117 |
1937 | 87 |
1938 | 106 |
1939 | 93 |
1940 | 124 |
1941 | 99 |
1942 | 116 |
1943 | 122 |
1944 | 90 |
1945 | 93 |
1946 | 92 |
1947 | 118 |
1948 | 117 |
1949 | 144 |
1950 | 148 |
1951 | 156 |
1952 | 154 |
1953 | 184 |
1954 | 174 |
1955 | 156 |
1956 | 178 |
1957 | 167 |
1958 | 174 |
1959 | 155 |
1960 | 141 |
1961 | 150 |
1962 | 189 |
1963 | 182 |
1964 | 182 |
1965 | 184 |
1966 | 153 |
1967 | 154 |
1968 | 217 |
1969 | 247 |
1970 | 376 |
1971 | 390 |
1972 | 360 |
1973 | 364 |
1974 | 349 |
1975 | 350 |
1976 | 317 |
1977 | 293 |
1978 | 260 |
1979 | 285 |
1980 | 258 |
1981 | 286 |
1982 | 371 |
1983 | 386 |
1984 | 410 |
1985 | 363 |
1986 | 390 |
1987 | 404 |
1988 | 507 |
1989 | 572 |
1990 | 623 |
1991 | 601 |
1992 | 626 |
1993 | 661 |
1994 | 623 |
1995 | 649 |
1996 | 672 |
1997 | 739 |
1998 | 806 |
1999 | 787 |
2000 | 906 |
2001 | 985 |
2002 | 1,045 |
2003 | 1,049 |
2004 | 1,397 |
2005 | 1,866 |
2006 | 1,819 |
2007 | 1,890 |
2008 | 1,933 |
2009 | 1,837 |
2010 | 1,992 |
2011 | 2,466 |
2012 | 2,577 |
2013 | 2,886 |
2014 | 3,481 |
2015 | 3,890 |
2016 | 4,221 |
2017 | 4,280 |
2018 | 4,389 |
2019 | 4,916 |
2020 | 4,488 |
2021 | 4,567 |
2022 | 4,736 |
2023 | 4,796 |
2024 | 5,474 |