Rome
How to say it: ROHM · /ˈroʊm/
English word-name from the city of Rome; the Latin name Roma is of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, etymology.
Rome was the 445th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 694 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #186 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #445 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 694 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,777 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #186 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks the high point for Rome in the 2020s. Continuing upward from that summit, it is likely to rise further.
What goes with it
A single strong beat with soft resonance and a sense of place. Enzo and Luca belong alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rome is about 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English.
England and Wales: #233.
Famous people named Rome
- Rome Flynn (born 1991)American actor, model and musician
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