Holding steady.
Popularity of Romolo since 1913
Babies named Romolo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Romolo is the Italian form of Romulus, the legendary founder and first king of Rome, whose story is central to Roman mythology. The name's earliest known U.S. record dates to 1913, with its peak usage occurring in 1916, reflecting the popularity of classical Italian names among Italian-American immigrants in the early 20th century. Despite its historical resonance, Romolo never entered the top 1000, and its usage has remained stable but extremely rare: in the most recent year tracked, 2025, the name had an incidence of fewer than 1 in a million births. No U.S. states recorded more than 5 births in any year. The name is virtually absent from modern birth data, making it a rare and distinctive choice.
Romolo is the Italian form of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome in Roman mythology. The name's ultimate etymology is uncertain, though it has been linked to the Etruscan root "ruma," possibly meaning "teat" or referring to the Capitoline Wolf who nursed the twins. The name has been consistently used in Italy, especially in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Romulus
Sibling names for Romolo
Names that share Romolo's style, for a brother or sister.
