Romel
Boy name · #3095 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
In 2025, 39 baby boys were named Romel, placing it at #3095 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2641, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 46,154 boys born in 2025 was named Romel.
The 72-year story
Romel first appears in the Social Security records in 1953, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 67 boys were named Romel — good for #1382 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Romel per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Romel in class?
Romel scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Romel is most common
Geography matters for names, and Romel is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Romels were CA (7), TX (6), FL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Romel
Statistically, parents drawn to Romel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jamel, Roel, Mykel, Nigel, and Jamil.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Romel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3089 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2919 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2918 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3734 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3496 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2796 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2891 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2587 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2641 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2582 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2299 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2415 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2376 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2037 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2099 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2405 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2473 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2285 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2399 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2376 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3186 |
| 2002 | 67 | #1723 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1800 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Romel a popular boy name?
Romel ranked #3095 among boys in 2025 with 39 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2641.
When was the name Romel most popular?
Romel peaked in 1991, when 67 American boys received the name (ranked #1382 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Romel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 46,154 newborn American boys was named Romel. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.