A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Roma since 1883
Babies named Roma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roma's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 67 | 0 |
| 1890s | 146 | 11 |
| 1900s | 332 | 25 |
| 1910s | 1,010 | 96 |
| 1920s | 1,425 | 126 |
| 1930s | 1,364 | 86 |
| 1940s | 889 | 62 |
| 1950s | 664 | 58 |
| 1960s | 410 | 24 |
| 1970s | 175 | 12 |
| 1980s | 157 | 7 |
| 1990s | 224 | 5 |
| 2000s | 373 | 0 |
| 2010s | 425 | 23 |
| 2020s | 625 | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Roma is a distinctive feminine name with Italian overtones, first recorded in the United States in 1883. Its popularity reached an early peak in 1911, ranking among the top names of the 1910s. After a long decline, the name has been rising again since 1993, reflecting a revival of vintage names. In 2025, Roma ranks 1493, with a rarity of 1 in 11240, making it an uncommon but recognizable choice. The name saw highest usage in Florida, New Jersey, and New York, aligning with areas of Italian American heritage.
The name Roma is used as a feminine given name, likely originating as a short form of Romola or as a feminine variant of Roman. It also coincides with the Italian name for the city of Rome, lending an association with the ancient city. Roma has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, with a notable peak in the United States in the early 1910s.
Where Roma is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Roma” around the world
Where Roma lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
105
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Roma
Names that share Roma's style, for a brother or sister.
