Unisex · #12,301 in 2026

Romie

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#1,045 (1920)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+8%
👧 Girl peak #1,485 (710 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,045 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1889
First Year
2024
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#1045
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
115
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1894
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1485
Peak Rank
710
Total Count
65
Years Active

The Story of Romie

As a girl name

Romie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1894, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 46 Romies were born — ranking #3,415 that year. As of 2026, Romie ranks #3,415 for girls with 46 births, rising sharply (+146% over the past five years). In total, more than 710 Romies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Romie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1889, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 44 Romies were born — ranking #1,045 that year. As of 2026, Romie ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 2K Romies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Romie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Romie

What does the name Romie mean?
Romie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1889. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Romie in 2026?
In 2026, Romie ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Romie most popular?
Romie reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,045 that year with 44 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Romie most popular?
Romie has historically been most popular in West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Romie.
Is Romie a unisex name?
Yes — Romie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Romies assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Romie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Romie include Hallie, Irven, Orvis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Romie

Romie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Romie's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,045. Use the chart and map above to compare Romie'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.