Romel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Romel originates from the Latin name Romulus, symbolizing a citizen of Rome. The name has evolved through historical forms and has gained modern popularity, particularly in Hispanic cultures. It represents strength and leadership, with no biblical relevance.
The name Romel is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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, Romel 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, 'Romel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3577th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2068th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1762nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2228th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2893rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Romel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Romel"
Pronunciation
/roʊˈmɛl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Romel is derived from the Latin name 'Romulus', which is associated with the legendary founder of Rome. The name has evolved and taken on various forms in different cultures.
Meaning
a citizen of Rome
Language Evolution
Romulus (Latin), Romelus (Latin variant), Romel (modern adaptation)
Historical Usage
The name Romel gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Hispanic and Latino communities, as a variation of the name Romulus.
Variants & Derivatives
Romulus, Romelo, Romeo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Romel is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Romel Santos (musician), Romel C. Ramos (politician), Romel B. Aguas (athlete)
📊 Romel Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 67 peak births in 1991
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Romel"
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 "Romel"
"Romel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3577th of 7552 | 95 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2068th of 10718 | 328 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1762nd of 16616 | 671 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2228th of 24088 | 850 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2893rd of 23106 | 503 |
Regional Popularity of "Romel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
60.84% 1355th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.42% 1246th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
34.92% 1412th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.43% 1490th/3685 |
27.24% 1219th/4475 |
51.44% 2672nd/5194 |
23.44% 1481st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.57% 1859th/4582 |
37.57% 1940th/5164 |
30.22% 2210th/7313 |
26.13% 1950th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
39.93% 2724th/6822 |
42.43% 2663rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Romel" 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 "Romel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Romel" 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.