Roman
Roman is a Latin name meaning 'citizen of Rome' or 'from Rome,' with deep roots in ancient Roman civilization. It carries a strong historical and classical legacy while maintaining a contemporary, cosmopolitan appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,576. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,466
- 2012: 2,577
- 2013: 2,886
- 2014: 3,481
- 2015: 3,889
- 2016: 4,222
- 2017: 4,282
- 2018: 4,390
- 2019: 4,919
- 2020: 4,491
- 2021: 4,571
- 2022: 4,740
- 2023: 4,803
- 2024: 5,502
- 2025: 6,162
- 2026 (projected): 6,576
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Popular in many European countries, particularly in Russia and Poland
- •Works well across cultures and international settings
- •Strong meaning with historical gravitas
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Statistics
104,653
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
Discovery
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