Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Romer

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

Current Rank

#8,435

Peak Rank

#3,450 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1992

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#3450

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Romer

The earliest SSA record of Romer as a baby boy name dates back to 1921, when 5 babies received it. 1927 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Romer — #3,450 in the national rankings. About 66% of every Romer on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Romer last appeared in the published SSA data in 1992, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 50 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Romer

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

Roamer
Roemer
Rohmer
Rumor
Rhymer
Rumour
Rymer
Rimmer
Rumer
Roomer
Rammer
Reamer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Romer

What does the name Romer mean?

Romer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Romer in 2026?

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

When was Romer most popular?

Romer reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #3,450 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Romer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Romer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Romer include Ode, Bun, Bolden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Romer

Romer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Romer's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #3,450. Use the chart and map above to compare Romer'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.