gender neutral
Roman
citizen of Rome, strong, powerful
About Roman
Strong, timeless, and increasingly popular, Roman combines historical gravitas with contemporary appeal. This name evokes images of ancient empires, classical architecture, and enduring civilizations, yet feels completely at home in modern settings.
The two syllables create a solid, grounded sound that conveys stability and strength. Roman has experienced rising popularity in recent years, suggesting it resonates with current parenting trends while maintaining classic roots.
The name offers almost no nickname variations, which many parents view positively—it remains Roman through all life stages. Its cross-cultural recognition makes it functional internationally, rarely causing pronunciation difficulties regardless of location.
Roman projects confidence and capability, suggesting someone dependable and strong-willed.
The name works across socioeconomic contexts, fitting comfortably in various environments from playgrounds to professional settings, making it a versatile choice for modern families.
Popularity of the Name Roman
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #821 | ||||
| 1883 | #634 | ||||
| 1885 | #823 | ||||
| 1886 | #684 | ||||
| 1887 | #436 | ||||
| 1888 | #551 | ||||
| 1889 | #546 | ||||
| 1890 | #662 | ||||
| 1891 | #628 | ||||
| 1893 | #754 | ||||
| 1894 | #715 | ||||
| 1895 | #473 | ||||
| 1896 | #549 | ||||
| 1897 | #456 | ||||
| 1898 | #431 | ||||
| 1899 | #412 | ||||
| 1900 | #548 | ||||
| 1901 | #463 | ||||
| 1902 | #436 | ||||
| 1903 | #519 | ||||
| 1904 | #449 | ||||
| 1905 | #379 | ||||
| 1906 | #407 | ||||
| 1907 | #415 | ||||
| 1908 | #373 | ||||
| 1909 | #446 | ||||
| 1910 | #405 | ||||
| 1911 | #370 | ||||
| 1912 | #423 | ||||
| 1913 | #361 | ||||
| 1914 | #335 | ||||
| 1915 | #350 | ||||
| 1916 | #326 | ||||
| 1917 | #349 | ||||
| 1918 | #354 | ||||
| 1919 | #358 | ||||
| 1920 | #379 | ||||
| 1921 | #379 | ||||
| 1922 | #377 | ||||
| 1923 | #373 | ||||
| 1924 | #381 | ||||
| 1925 | #400 | ||||
| 1926 | #398 | ||||
| 1927 | #389 | ||||
| 1928 | #405 | ||||
| 1929 | #432 | ||||
| 1930 | #462 | ||||
| 1931 | #416 | ||||
| 1932 | #436 | ||||
| 1933 | #492 | ||||
| 1934 | #494 | ||||
| 1935 | #561 | ||||
| 1936 | #528 | ||||
| 1937 | #629 | ||||
| 1938 | #570 | ||||
| 1939 | #604 | ||||
| 1940 | #523 | ||||
| 1941 | #601 | ||||
| 1942 | #579 | ||||
| 1943 | #574 | ||||
| 1944 | #657 | ||||
| 1945 | #627 | ||||
| 1946 | #675 | ||||
| 1947 | #636 | ||||
| 1948 | #627 | ||||
| 1949 | #564 | ||||
| 1950 | #555 | ||||
| 1951 | #543 | ||||
| 1952 | #565 | ||||
| 1953 | #522 | ||||
| 1954 | #553 | ||||
| 1955 | #588 | ||||
| 1956 | #568 | ||||
| 1957 | #594 | ||||
| 1958 | #587 | ||||
| 1959 | #620 | ||||
| 1960 | #663 | ||||
| 1961 | #642 | ||||
| 1962 | #569 | ||||
| 1963 | #585 | ||||
| 1964 | #588 | ||||
| 1965 | #563 | ||||
| 1966 | #602 | ||||
| 1967 | #602 | ||||
| 1968 | #513 | ||||
| 1969 | #491 | ||||
| 1970 | #423 | ||||
| 1971 | #408 | ||||
| 1972 | #419 | ||||
| 1973 | #409 | ||||
| 1974 | #419 | ||||
| 1975 | #415 | ||||
| 1976 | #437 | ||||
| 1977 | #471 | ||||
| 1978 | #503 | ||||
| 1979 | #493 | ||||
| 1980 | #535 | ||||
| 1981 | #495 | ||||
| 1982 | #436 | ||||
| 1983 | #415 | ||||
| 1984 | #407 | ||||
| 1985 | #451 | ||||
| 1986 | #435 | #267 | |||
| 1987 | #444 | #292 | |||
| 1988 | #391 | #331 | |||
| 1989 | #385 | ||||
| 1990 | #374 | ||||
| 1991 | #378 | #355 | #472 | ||
| 1992 | #371 | #403 | |||
| 1993 | #359 | #362 | #516 | ||
| 1994 | #377 | #468 | |||
| 1995 | #368 | #504 | |||
| 1996 | #361 | #468 | |||
| 1997 | #347 | #737 | #391 | ||
| 1998 | #337 | #759 | #370 | ||
| 1999 | #337 | #874 | #407 | ||
| 2000 | #317 | #438 | #425 | ||
| 2001 | #297 | #512 | #500 | #392 | |
| 2002 | #284 | #432 | #568 | #415 | |
| 2003 | #294 | #261 | #333 | #364 | |
| 2004 | #238 | #198 | #217 | #308 | |
| 2005 | #205 | #204 | #159 | #234 | |
| 2006 | #209 | #204 | #208 | #706 | #241 |
| 2007 | #207 | #247 | #208 | #426 | #241 |
| 2008 | #205 | #214 | #122 | #325 | #246 |
| 2009 | #206 | #183 | #95 | #401 | #224 |
| 2010 | #186 | #206 | #132 | #485 | #237 |
| 2011 | #158 | #181 | #100 | #379 | #235 |
| 2012 | #159 | #139 | #114 | #424 | #250 |
| 2013 | #136 | #142 | #94 | #595 | #221 |
| 2014 | #113 | #117 | #64 | #463 | #189 |
| 2015 | #102 | #91 | #83 | #342 | #174 |
| 2016 | #98 | #99 | #68 | #483 | #156 |
| 2017 | #91 | #84 | #94 | #352 | #156 |
| 2018 | #86 | #65 | #89 | #339 | #139 |
| 2019 | #72 | #61 | #71 | #321 | #134 |
| 2020 | #77 | #28 | #69 | #172 | #137 |
| 2021 | #74 | #26 | #62 | #166 | #126 |
| 2022 | #68 | #30 | #43 | #146 | #103 |
| 2023 | #66 | #33 | #63 | #175 | #107 |
| 2024 | #52 | #34 | #44 | #134 | #85 |
| 2025 | #42 | #32 | #60 | #182 | #78 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Roman
Names Similar to Roman
Nicknames for Roman
- Ro
- Rom
- Romey
Famous People Named Roman
| Roman Reigns | Wrestler |
| Roman Polanski | Film Director |
| Roman Abramovich | Businessman |
| Roman Atwood | YouTuber |
| Roman Coppola | Film Director |
| Roman Harper | NFL Player |
| Roman Josi | Ice Hockey Player |
| Roman Gonzalez | Boxer |
| Roman Weidenfeller | Footballer |
| Roman Gabriel | Former NFL Quarterback |
| Roman Polák | Ice Hockey Player |
| Roman Sebrle | Decathlete |
| Roman Hamrlík | Ice Hockey Player |
| Roman Shirokov | Footballer |
Characters Named Roman
| Roman Pearce | Character from "Fast & Furious" franchise |
| Roman Torchwick | Character from "RWBY" |
| Roman Bellic | Character from "Grand Theft Auto IV" |