Romulus Name Popularity and Statistics
Romulus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Romulus?
Romulus is spelled R-O-M-U-L-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Romulus Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,396
Recorded Births23
- Boys usage fell 791 places to #4,396 and recorded 8 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.
Romulus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1993 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 23 | #4,396 |
| 2024 | Boys | 31 | #3,605 |
| 2023 | Boys | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2022 | Boys | 18 | #5,215 |
| 2021 | Boys | 16 | #5,562 |
| 2020 | Boys | 19 | #4,855 |
| 2019 | Boys | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2011 | Boys | 14 | #5,945 |
| 2010 | Boys | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Boys | 6 | #9,581 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
| 2001 | Boys | 7 | #8,339 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Boys | 5 | #8,700 |
When Was Romulus 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
31 recorded births
National rank #3,605
2025 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #4,396
2023 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #4,456
2020 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #4,855
Where Romulus Ranked Highest in 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,636 | 6 |