Romelo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Romelo is a name of Spanish origin, meaning 'pilgrim'. It evolved from the name Romero, which refers to those who visit a shrine. Romelo has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the United States, and is associated with modern traits of creativity and individuality. The name has no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Romelo"
Pronunciation
/rəˈmeɪloʊ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Romelo is derived from the Spanish name 'Romero', which means 'pilgrim' or 'one who visits a shrine'. It is often associated with the pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint James.
Meaning
pilgrim
Language Evolution
Romero, Romelo
Historical Usage
Romelo has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, influenced by cultural trends and the rise in popularity of names with Latin roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Romero, Romy, Romi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Romelo is viewed as a modern and vibrant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Romelo Lukaku, Romelo D. Smith
📊 Romelo Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Romelo Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 54 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 8 US states, with strongest presence in Florida
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Romelo"
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 of "Romelo"
"Romelo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6816th of 16616 | 82 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3458th of 24088 | 445 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2723rd of 23106 | 553 |
Regional Popularity of "Romelo" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
70.26% 3628th/5164 |
37.24% 2723rd/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
64.54% 2896th/4487 |
30.23% 2062nd/6822 |
52.15% 3273rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Romelo" by Generation for 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Romelo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Romelo" 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 of "Romelo" in the United States
The name Romelo is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Romelo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Romelo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6816th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3458th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2723rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Romelo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.