Romelo
Boy name · #2819 in 2025 · Uniqueness 78/100
Romelo is currently the #2819 boy name in the United States — 45 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #3022, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,000 boys born in 2025 was named Romelo.
Babies named Romelo per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 31-year story
Romelo first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 18 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 55 boys were named Romelo — good for #2439 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Romelo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Romelo in class?
Romelo scores 78 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Romelo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Romelo is most common
Geography matters for names, and Romelo is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Romelos were FL (6), CA (5), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Romelo
Statistically, parents drawn to Romelo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Karmelo, Niccolo, Michelangelo, Nicolo, and Diangelo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Romelo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2798 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2527 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2919 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2439 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2586 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2694 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2674 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2637 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2935 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3022 |
| 2014 | 53 | #2402 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2424 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2551 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2904 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2579 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3162 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4044 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4808 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3686 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3941 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4602 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5558 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6522 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3721 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Romelo a popular boy name?
Romelo ranked #2819 among boys in 2025 with 45 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3022.
When was the name Romelo most popular?
Romelo peaked in 2021, when 55 American boys received the name (ranked #2439 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Romelo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,000 newborn American boys was named Romelo. It scores 78/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.