Rome

Rome is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 688 boys in the United States.

Rome at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rome

Rome belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rome first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #453 in 2024, and in 2024 688 babies received the name — 4,865 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rome in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#453 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Rome in 2024
688
Total since 1880
4,865

Rome in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#191 in 2024
Babies named Rome in 2025
215
Total since 1996
1,550

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rome mean?

The meaning of Rome is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rome a boy or girl name?

Rome is a boy name. In 2024, 688 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rome?

Rome comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rome?

Rome first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #453 in 2024, and 688 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].