Romero is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Romero in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2664
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About the Name Romero
Romero is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 140 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1655 in 2019 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Romero is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Romero in their class.
Luka Romero — Luka Romero Bezzana is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Liga MX club Cruz Azul.
Pepe Romero — Pepe Romero is a classical and flamenco guitarist.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Romero
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Romero per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Romero in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Romero is declining: down 260 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #1,655 in 2019.
Romero is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Romero include: Anthony D. Romero, Luka Romero and Pepe Romero. Short summaries for each appear below.
Romero does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Romeros in the wild.
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UK babies named Romero (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 260 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Romero
Almost certainly the only Romero in the class
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UK Popularity (1999–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Romero
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jose Romero or José Romero may refer to: José Romero y Fernández de Landa, Spanish naval officer José Romero (bullfighter), Spanish bullfighter José Romero (baseball), Cuban baseball player José E.