Romano: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Romano

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1971

13 babies

All-time total

322

#10,202 all-time among boys

First recorded

1922

in Social Security records

Romano popularity over time

322 babies have been named Romano since 1922, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	22	2	–	#3,883
1930s	13	1	-41%	#3,533
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	15	2	–	#4,296
1960s	64	6	+327%	#2,646
1970s	64	6	0%	#2,785
1980s	40	4	-38%	#4,879
1990s	41	4	+2%	#7,020
2000s	39	4	-5%	#7,415
2010s	18	2	-54%	#9,430
2020s (to 2025)	6	1	-44%	#12,037

The story of Romano

Romano is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1922, 322 American babies have been named Romano. Its peak came in 1971, when 13 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Romano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Romano?

The median living Romano is about 42 years old; half are between 27 and 56. An estimated 300 people named Romano are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Romano year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	6	#12,037
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	5	#13,644
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	8	#9,430
2010	5	#13,850
2009	–	–
2008	–	–
2007	–	–
2006	7	#10,441
2005	–	–
2004	10	#7,415
2003	5	#12,373
2002	6	#10,403
2001	5	#11,946
2000	6	#10,083
1995	–	–
1990	7	#7,020
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	6	#5,334
1970	6	#4,624
1965	6	#3,853
1960	–	–
1955	5	#4,296
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	7	#3,533
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Romano

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Romano Mussolini Italian jazz pianist, painter, and film producer (1927–2006) Contemporary
2 Romano Prodi Italian politician (born 1939) Contemporary
3 Romano Guardini Italian-born German Catholic priest, philosopher and theologian (1885–1968) 19th century
4 Romano Scarpa Italian animator and comic book writer 1927–2005 · Contemporary
5 Romano Fogli Italian footballer (1938–2021) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Romano, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Romano?

The median living Romano is about 42 years old. Half of all living Romanos are between 27 and 56 years old.

How many people named Romano are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Romano are alive in the United States, based on 322 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Romano mean?

Romano is an Italian surname, also used as a given name.

How popular is the name Romano in 2025?

Romano did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Romano?

322 babies have been named Romano in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Romano most popular?

Romano peaked in 1971, when 13 newborns received the name.

Is Romano a boy or girl name?

Romano is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Romano rising or falling?

Romano is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Romano?

Well-known people named Romano include Romano Mussolini (musician), Romano Prodi (politician), Romano Guardini (religious figure).

Names like Romano

Names that sound and feel close to Romano: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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