Roman
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Citizen of Rome
Background: The name Roman originates from the Latin word 'Romanus,' which means 'a citizen of Rome.' This term reflects the identity associated with being part of the ancient city of Rome and its expansive influence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#314
Total births
98,889
Most popular decade
2020s
(72,579 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+61 ranks)
Years in Top 100
9
First recorded year
1882
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #754
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 5,474
- Peak rank
- #52
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,474
- Recent rank
- #52
Female
- First year
- 1972
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #7,291
- Peak year
- 2019
- Peak year births
- 31
- Peak rank
- #4,437
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 26
- Recent rank
- #5,004
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).