Boy nameCurrently #3,663 in the USRising
Romulus
//ˈɹɑmjələs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Romulus'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.
Romulus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Romulus |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 31 |
Romulus through the decades
- Romulus peaked in 2024, when 31 babies were named Romulus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Romulus has risen 114% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Romulus currently ranks #3,663 in the US and is on the rise.