Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Romal

Name: Popularity of the name Romal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Romal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

A Romal is a type of long quirt attached to the end of a set of closed reins that are connected to the bridle of a horse. It is not to be used to strike a horse, but rather was a tool used to assist in moving cattle.

Current Rank

#8,435

Peak Rank

#5,844 (1977)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1992

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#5844

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Romal

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Romal

Romal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 5 Romals were born — ranking #5,844 that year. As of 2026, Romal ranks #8,435 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Romals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Romal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Romal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rommel
Rimmel
Rummel
Romel
Ramel
Remmel
Rammel
Rimel
Ronnel
Rumal
Rummell
Rama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Romal

What does the name Romal mean?

How popular is Romal in 2026?

In 2026, Romal ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Romal most popular?

Romal reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #5,844 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Romal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Romal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Romal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Romal include Afrim, Ahmand, Amhad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Romal

Romal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Romal's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #5,844. Use the chart and map above to compare Romal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.