Roman is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #32 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
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UK Rank 2024
#32
US Rank #52
About the Name Roman
Roman is holding steady in the rankings at #32. It reached its peak of #23 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Roman is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #52, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Roman
Unlikely. With around 1,454 UK babies named Roman per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roman in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Roman has held a stable position around #32 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #23 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Roman is more popular in the UK (#32) than in the US (#52). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Roman include: Roman Skorniakov — Roman Skorniakov is a Russian-born figure skater who initially competed for Russia but switched to representing Uzbekistan in 1996.; Roman Anthony — Roman Joseph Anthony is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB)..
Roman ranks #52 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,454
UK babies named Roman (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.8
In a school of 600
→ Stable
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Roman
Likely around 1 other Roman in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Roman
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Roman Joseph Anthony is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025 after being widely recognized as baseball's top prospect.