Romello
Boy name · #2535 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Romello? In official American birth records, Romello has been tracked continuously since 1994, giving it 31 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 53 baby boys were named Romello, placing it at #2535 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2328, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,962 boys born in 2025 was named Romello.
Babies named Romello per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 31-year story
Romello first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 80 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 164 boys were named Romello — good for #842 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Romello against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Romello in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Romello is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Romello will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Romello is most common
State-level data for Romello is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Romello
Statistically, parents drawn to Romello tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Romario, Dangelo, Ronaldo, Kahlil, and Stefano.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Romello | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2516 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2261 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2221 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2299 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1903 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2190 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2081 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2029 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1897 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2335 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2328 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1844 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1733 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2104 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1968 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1612 |
| 2009 | 39 | #2991 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2432 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2564 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2037 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2131 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2349 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1869 |
| 2001 | 79 | #1527 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Romello?
In official American birth records, the name Romello first appeared in 1994 (over 31 years ago), when 80 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 31 years.
Is Romello a popular boy name?
Romello ranked #2535 among boys in 2025 with 53 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2328.
When was the name Romello most popular?
Romello peaked in 1995, when 164 American boys received the name (ranked #842 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Romello?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,962 newborn American boys was named Romello. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.