Roman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
The name Roman is most popular in Nevada, USA 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, Roman 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, 'Roman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: 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. Discover how the name 'Roman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roman"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊ.mən/
Origin
Latin
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.
Meaning
a citizen of Rome
Language Evolution
Romanus (Latin), Romain (Old French), Roman (Modern English)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Romain, Romano, Romulus, Romeo
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.
Famous People
Roman Polanski (film director), Roman Abramovich (businessman), Roman Reigns (professional wrestler)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roman"
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 "Roman"
"Roman" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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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 of "Roman" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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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 of "Roman" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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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 of "Roman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roman" 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.