Romeo sits comfortably in the UK charts at #185 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#185
US Rank #283
About the Name Romeo
Romeo is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #185. The name has climbed 58 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Romeo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #283 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Romeo
Unlikely. With around 270 UK babies named Romeo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Romeo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Romeo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 58 places over the last five years to #185 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Romeo is more popular in the UK (#185) than in the US (#283). 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 Romeo include: Romeo Beckham — Romeo James Beckham is an English model and former footballer.; Romeo Challenger — Romeo Alexander Challenger is an Antiguan-born English musician.; Romeo Gigli — Romeo Gigli is an Italian fashion designer who was described in the late 1980s as singlehandedly changing the course of fashion by the Los Angeles Times..
Romeo appears in the US top 500 at #283 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
270
UK babies named Romeo (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 58 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Romeo
Likely around 1 other Romeo in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Romeo
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Romeo James Beckham is an English model and former footballer. He is the second son of former footballer David Beckham and former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham.
Romeo Alexander Challenger is an Antiguan-born English musician. He has been the drummer for the rock band Showaddywaddy since 1973 and seminal progressive rock band Black Widow.
Romeo Gigli is an Italian fashion designer who was described in the late 1980s as singlehandedly changing the course of fashion by the Los Angeles Times.
Romeo Izziyh Doubs is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.