Unisex
Avery
English
“ruler of the elves”
Mostly boys · Latin
Roman
“citizen of Rome”
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The story behind the name
Meet Roman.
Roman comes from Latin and means a Roman or citizen of Rome. It offers a direct connection with a place and its history rather than a virtue or an occupation.
The two-syllable English form has a strong opening and a softer ending. Parents drawn to historical or place-related names may find its clear meaning useful when comparing it with names whose origins are more uncertain.
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A little perspective
How popular is Roman?
Girls · 2025#5,52323 recorded births
Boys · 2025#426,162 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 42 | 6,162 |
| 2025 | Girls | 5,523 | 23 |
| 2024 | Boys | 52 | 5,502 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,002 | 27 |
| 2023 | Boys | 66 | 4,803 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,971 | 27 |
| 2022 | Boys | 68 | 4,740 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,170 | 20 |
| 2021 | Boys | 74 | 4,571 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,489 | 31 |
| 2020 | Boys | 77 | 4,491 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,731 | 28 |
| 2019 | Boys | 72 | 4,919 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,521 | 31 |
| 2018 | Boys | 86 | 4,390 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6,738 | 18 |
| 2017 | Boys | 91 | 4,282 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,791 | 22 |
| 2016 | Boys | 98 | 4,222 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5,102 | 27 |
| 2015 | Boys | 102 | 3,889 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5,426 | 25 |
| 2014 | Boys | 113 | 3,481 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7,574 | 16 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
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Variations & related forms
RomainRomano
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