Romello
Every Romello since 1994 — 2,306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Romello
Romello is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,530 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,306 American babies have been named Romello. Its peak came in 1995, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Romello stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Romello year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,530 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,284 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,240 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,315 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1,911 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,203 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,105 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,040 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,910 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,361 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2,346 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1,853 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1,750 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,125 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,985 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1,624 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,032 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,456 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,592 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,056 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,457 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,154 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,386 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1,885 |
| 2001 | 79 | #1,539 |
| 2000 | 57 | #1,869 |
| 1995 | 164 | #842 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Romello in 2025?
Romello ranked #2,530 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Romello?
2,306 babies have been named Romello in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Romello most popular?
Romello peaked in 1995, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Romello a boy or girl name?
Romello is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Romello rising or falling?
Romello has been roughly stable over the past decade.