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Romulo

Boy

Meaning of Romulo: Latin: 'of Rome'

Romulo is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8836th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8836

8 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

842

First recorded 1912 · peak 1993

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 8 babies1983: 11 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 9 babies1986: 11 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 13 babies1989: 12 babies1990: 12 babies19901991: 16 babies1992: 12 babies1993: 18 babies1994: 9 babies1995: 11 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 8 babies1999: 13 babies2000: 11 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 8 babies2003: 12 babies2004: 8 babies2005: 12 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 11 babies2008: 10 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 9 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 8 babies2013: 7 babies2014: 10 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 13 babies2017: 9 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 9 babies2020: 11 babies20202021: 7 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 9 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 8 babies
US babies named Romulo per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 18.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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