Roemello
A unique name possibly formed from a blend of Italian or Latin roots.
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Roemello. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Roemello today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roemello births was 1995 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roemello. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
1995
57 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,856
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Roemello: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roemello from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 136 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Roemello remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roemello by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Roemello during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roemellos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Roemello
The name Roemello is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich and diverse history that spans various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire, where it was derived from the Latin word "Romulus," the legendary founder of Rome. The name Romulus itself stems from the Latin word "romulus," which means "citizen of Rome."
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Roemello was commonly used among the upper-class citizens, particularly those with ties to the ruling elite or the military. It was seen as a symbol of strength, resilience, and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Roman civilization.
As the Roman Empire expanded its influence across Europe and the Mediterranean region, the name Roemello spread to various parts of the continent. In the Middle Ages, it was adopted by various noble families in Italy, France, and Spain, where it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roemello can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the lives of several notable individuals bearing the name during the early days of the Roman Republic. Additionally, the name appeared in several ancient Roman inscriptions and records, further solidifying its historical significance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Roemello. One of the most renowned was Roemello di Venezia (1350-1412), a influential Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing trade relations between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable bearer of the name was Roemello Castellano (1482-1556), a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Rome during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of literature, Roemello Alighieri (1265-1321), the son of the legendary Italian poet Dante Alighieri, was a respected scholar and writer in his own right, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of his father's works.
The name Roemello also found its way into the world of music, with Roemello Paganini (1782-1840), a virtuoso violinist and composer from Italy, leaving an indelible mark on the history of classical music.
Lastly, Roemello Galvani (1737-1798), an Italian physicist and philosopher, is credited with discovering the principles of bioelectricity, laying the foundations for the study of electrophysiology and the development of the voltaic cell.
People
Roemello + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Roemello: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roemello?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roemello going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Roemello a common name?
We classify Roemello as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roemello most popular?
The single biggest year for Roemello was 1995, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roemello is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roemello a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roemello in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.