Boy nameCurrently #283 in the USSteady
Romeo
//ˈɹoʊmiˌoʊ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Romeo's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Romeo's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Romeo |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 21 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 34 |
| 1912 | 48 |
| 1913 | 58 |
| 1914 | 83 |
| 1915 | 95 |
| 1916 | 118 |
| 1917 | 115 |
| 1918 | 115 |
| 1919 | 111 |
| 1920 | 104 |
| 1921 | 108 |
| 1922 | 105 |
| 1923 | 112 |
| 1924 | 114 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1926 | 95 |
| 1927 | 70 |
| 1928 | 94 |
| 1929 | 92 |
| 1930 | 101 |
| 1931 | 65 |
| 1932 | 62 |
| 1933 | 59 |
| 1934 | 58 |
| 1935 | 70 |
| 1936 | 50 |
| 1937 | 60 |
| 1938 | 64 |
| 1939 | 41 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 50 |
| 1942 | 47 |
| 1943 | 47 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 42 |
| 1947 | 62 |
| 1948 | 51 |
| 1949 | 50 |
| 1950 | 48 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 42 |
| 1953 | 52 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 49 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 44 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 49 |
| 1962 | 65 |
| 1963 | 59 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1970 | 72 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 64 |
| 1974 | 75 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 52 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 73 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1982 | 69 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 90 |
| 1986 | 68 |
| 1987 | 84 |
| 1988 | 95 |
| 1989 | 99 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1991 | 83 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1994 | 87 |
| 1995 | 103 |
| 1996 | 130 |
| 1997 | 265 |
| 1998 | 307 |
| 1999 | 247 |
| 2000 | 318 |
| 2001 | 444 |
| 2002 | 388 |
| 2003 | 322 |
| 2004 | 356 |
| 2005 | 369 |
| 2006 | 436 |
| 2007 | 528 |
| 2008 | 596 |
| 2009 | 718 |
| 2010 | 850 |
| 2011 | 835 |
| 2012 | 980 |
| 2013 | 955 |
| 2014 | 972 |
| 2015 | 851 |
| 2016 | 908 |
| 2017 | 924 |
| 2018 | 981 |
| 2019 | 971 |
| 2020 | 818 |
| 2021 | 927 |
| 2022 | 1,045 |
| 2023 | 1,132 |
| 2024 | 1,188 |
Romeo through the decades
- Romeo peaked in 2024, when 1,188 babies were named Romeo in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Romeo has risen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Romeo currently ranks #283 in the US and is holding steady.