Rommel
From the Dutch surname, from rommelen (“to rumble”).
Every Rommel since 1943 — 1,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rommel
Rommel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,007 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 1,519 American babies have been named Rommel. Its peak came in 2008, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Rommel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rommel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,007 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,852 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,870 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,408 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,075 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,121 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,344 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,322 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,263 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,908 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,497 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,642 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,695 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,895 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,401 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,207 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,576 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,869 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,072 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,438 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,948 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,154 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,917 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,886 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,230 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,607 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,688 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,102 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,052 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,883 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,591 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,837 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rommel mean?
From the Dutch surname, from rommelen (“to rumble”).
How popular is the name Rommel in 2025?
Rommel ranked #5,007 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rommel?
1,519 babies have been named Rommel in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rommel most popular?
Rommel peaked in 2008, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Rommel a boy or girl name?
Rommel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rommel rising or falling?
Rommel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.