Roman Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Roman is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Roman?
Roman is spelled R-O-M-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Roman at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word meaning “Roman” or “from Rome.”
- Origin
- The name Roman is commonly associated with the Latin term referring to a person from the city of Rome or the Roman Empire.
- Pronunciation
- ROH-muhn · 2 syllables
Roman Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,410
Recorded Births23
Rank#42
Recorded Births6,162
- Girls usage fell 517 places to #5,410 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 10 places to #42 and recorded 660 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Roman Mean?
Derived from the Latin word meaning “Roman” or “from Rome.”
Origin: The name Roman is commonly associated with the Latin term referring to a person from the city of Rome or the Roman Empire.
How Do You Pronounce Roman?
PronunciationROH-muhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Roman?
- History
- Roman has been used in various cultures influenced by Roman civilization and the Latin language, often carrying connotations related to Roman heritage.
Roman Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 23 | #5,410 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6,162 | #42 |
| 2024 | Girls | 27 | #4,893 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,502 | #52 |
| 2023 | Girls | 27 | #4,873 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,803 | #66 |
| 2022 | Girls | 20 | #5,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,740 | #68 |
| 2021 | Girls | 31 | #4,413 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,571 | #74 |
| 2020 | Girls | 28 | #4,648 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,491 | #77 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,919 | #72 |
| 2018 | Girls | 18 | #6,521 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,390 | #86 |
| 2017 | Girls | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,282 | #91 |
| 2016 | Girls | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,222 | #98 |
| 2015 | Girls | 25 | #5,288 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,889 | #102 |
| 2014 | Girls | 16 | #7,302 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,481 | #113 |
When Was Roman Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
6,162 recorded births
National rank #42
2024 · Boys
5,502 recorded births
National rank #52
2019 · Boys
4,919 recorded births
National rank #72
2023 · Boys
4,803 recorded births
National rank #66
Where Roman Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #13 | 34 |
| HI | #22 | 25 |
| MI | #26 | 211 |
| CA | #27 | 874 |
| LA | #29 | 93 |
| OH | #33 | 255 |
| WV | #33 | 37 |
| PA | #34 | 262 |