How old is someone named Roman?
The average Roman is 16 years old.
Half of all living Romans are between 5 and 20.
When was Roman popular?
Most of the Romans in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 265 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,794 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,352 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,289 | 140 |
| 1940s | 1,115 | 480 |
| 1950s | 1,646 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 1,797 | 1,500 |
| 1970s | 3,377 | 3,000 |
| 1980s | 3,982 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 6,822 | 6,600 |
| 2000s | 14,774 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 35,282 | 35,000 |
| 2020s | 30,425 | 30,000 |
How many Romans are still alive?
About 96,000 Romans are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 110,000 babies named Roman since 1882.
Nearly every Roman ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Roman?
More than half of living Romans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 60%
Is Roman an old name?
No. Roman is one of the youngest names around: younger than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Roman will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Roman a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Romans are men.
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Roman's name twin is Elias. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elias's age curve is the closest match to Roman's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Roman
How old is the average Roman?
The average Roman in the US is 16 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Roman?
About 96,000 Romans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 110,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Roman most popular?
In 2025, when about 6,200 baby boys were named Roman.
Is Roman a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 60% of living Romans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this