Roman

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
98,889 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
5,500 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Roman has its roots in Latin, signifying a citizen of Rome. It has evolved through various languages and retains a strong cultural significance. The name is associated with strength and tradition, and although it has no biblical relevance, it has been widely used throughout history. Notable figures with this name include Roman Polanski and Roman Reigns.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈroʊ.mən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Roman derives from the Latin word 'Romanus', which means 'of Rome' or 'a Roman'. It reflects a connection to the city of Rome and its culture.

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Meaning

a citizen of Rome

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Language Evolution

Romanus (Latin), Romain (Old French), Roman (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the early Christian period, as it was used among early Christians to signify their identity. It has remained a popular name in various cultures throughout history.

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Variants & Derivatives

Romain, Romano, Romulus, Romeo

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, the name Roman is viewed positively and is associated with strength and tradition. It remains a popular choice in various countries.

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Famous People

Roman Polanski (film director), Roman Abramovich (businessman), Roman Reigns (professional wrestler)

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 5,500 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 376th of 7545 3,984
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 521st of 6773 2,340
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 604th of 7552 2,961
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 481st of 10718 4,557
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 404th of 16616 8,144
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 231st of 24088 24,094
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 89th of 23106 52,124
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 11640th of 19264 31
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12827th of 27321 58
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 14529th of 35406 82
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5451st of 30306 283

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
15.04%
213th/1416
27.77%
383rd/1379
29.46%
697th/2366
44.92%
513th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
22.19%
343rd/1546
40.30%
627th/1556
28.22%
664th/2353
32.58%
504th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
21.60%
481st/2227
20.53%
499th/2430
24.85%
709th/2853
20.47%
568th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
17.91%
526th/2937
15.48%
539th/3483
15.15%
533rd/3518
8.90%
360th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
13.41%
494th/3685
11.71%
524th/4475
8.20%
426th/5194
4.70%
297th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.70%
261st/4582
5.09%
263rd/5164
3.50%
256th/7313
2.48%
185th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.26%
90th/3984
2.25%
101st/4487
1.36%
93rd/6822
1.12%
70th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 100.00%
6317th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 100.00%
6822nd/6822
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State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 376th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 521st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 604th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 481st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 404th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 231st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 89th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11640th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14529th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5451st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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