The name Romano is of Latin origin and means 'citizen of Rome'. It was originally a Roman family name, used to indicate a person's citizenship or city of birth. Over time, it has evolved into a given name, often passed down through generations in families with Italian roots. In Italy, Romano remains quite popular, ranking among the top 100 names for newborn boys annually. Internationally, it is recognized as a classic Italian masculine name and is occasionally used in other cultures as well.
The name Romano experienced fluctuations over the years, with periods of high popularity and others where it was less favored. The highest numbers of births occurred in recent times, notably 13 births in 1971, 10 births in 1976, 9 births in 1979 and 2004, suggesting a resurgence of the name's appeal in more recent decades. However, there were also years with no recorded births for this name, such as from 1932 to 1954 and from 1994 to 1999, indicating periods of relative disuse. Overall, Romano has been chosen for at least one child in each year provided, totaling 321 births over the period spanning nearly a century from 1922 to 2022.