Roman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Citizen of Rome or strong, powerful
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #42 in 2025 with 6,162 babies born.
History: Roman derives from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning a citizen of Rome or of Roman origin. It was used as a personal name throughout the Roman Empire and the medieval period. It is particularly common in Eastern European, Slavic, and Spanish-speaking countries, and has grown rapidly in popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Roman? About 1 in 538 babies born in 2025 were named Roman, or roughly 16.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Roman
What does the name Roman mean?
Roman means “Citizen of Rome or strong, powerful” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Roman?
Roman has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Citizen of Rome or strong, powerful”.
How popular is Roman?
Roman ranked #42 in 2025 — given to 6,162 babies that year.
When was Roman most popular?
Roman peaked in 2025 with 6,162 babies registered that year.
Is Roman a boy or girl name?
Roman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Romans in registered births are male.
Is the name Roman rising or falling in popularity?
Roman has risen 4637 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4679 in 2020 to #42 in 2025.
How long has Roman been recorded?
Roman appears in birth records across 142 years — from 1882 through 2025.