Romeo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Romeo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Romeo?
Romeo is spelled R-O-M-E-O. The name has 5 letters.
Romeo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Romeo is derived from the Late Latin name “Romæus”, meaning “a pilgrim to Rome” or “Roman.”
- Origin
- Romeo may derive from the Latin “Romæus”, referring to someone from Rome or a pilgrim to Rome.
- Pronunciation
- roh-MEE-oh · 3 syllables
Romeo Popularity in 2025
Rank#301
Recorded Births1,129
- Boys usage fell 18 places to #301 and recorded 62 fewer 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 Romeo Mean?
Romeo is derived from the Late Latin name “Romæus”, meaning “a pilgrim to Rome” or “Roman.”
Origin: Romeo may derive from the Latin “Romæus”, referring to someone from Rome or a pilgrim to Rome. Its cultural usage has been influenced by Shakespeare's tragedy.
How Do You Pronounce Romeo?
Pronunciationroh-MEE-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Romeo?
- History
- The name Romeo is associated with the character from Shakespeare“s tragedy Romeo and Juliet, first published in the late 16th century. This literary use contributed to the name”s recognition in Western culture.
- Cultural notes
- In literature and popular culture, Romeo is widely recognized as a symbol of romantic love due to Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,129 | #301 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,191 | #283 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,132 | #292 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,045 | #323 |
| 2021 | Boys | 928 | #350 |
| 2020 | Boys | 820 | #377 |
| 2019 | Boys | 972 | #346 |
| 2018 | Boys | 981 | #341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 924 | #358 |
| 2016 | Boys | 908 | #365 |
| 2015 | Boys | 852 | #380 |
| 2014 | Boys | 972 | #341 |
| 2013 | Boys | 955 | #337 |
| 2012 | Boys | 980 | #322 |
| 2011 | Boys | 835 | #360 |
| 2010 | Boys | 850 | #357 |
| 2009 | Boys | 718 | #411 |
| 2008 | Boys | 596 | #464 |
| 2007 | Boys | 528 | #499 |
| 2006 | Boys | 436 | #572 |
| 2005 | Boys | 369 | #610 |
| 2004 | Boys | 356 | #602 |
| 2003 | Boys | 322 | #639 |
| 2002 | Boys | 388 | #566 |
When Was Romeo 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.
2024 · Boys
1,191 recorded births
National rank #283
2023 · Boys
1,132 recorded births
National rank #292
2025 · Boys
1,129 recorded births
National rank #301
2022 · Boys
1,045 recorded births
National rank #323
Where Romeo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #134 | 14 |
| CA | #176 | 225 |
| NV | #187 | 16 |
| TX | #198 | 196 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| AZ | #209 | 40 |
| IL | #218 | 54 |
| CT | #219 | 15 |