Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Romon

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

The rōmon is one of two types of two-storied gates used in Japan. Even though it was originally developed by Buddhist architecture, it is now used at both Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Its otherwise normal upper story is inaccessible and therefore offers no usable space.

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#2,777 (1979)

Total Babies

356

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

2016

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#2777

Peak Rank

356

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Romon

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

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The Story of Romon

Romon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 16 Romons were born — ranking #2,777 that year. As of 2026, Romon ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 356 Romons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Romon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Romon 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 Romon

What does the name Romon mean?

How popular is Romon in 2026?

In 2026, Romon ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Romon most popular?

Romon reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #2,777 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Romon most popular?

Romon has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Romon.

Is Romon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Romon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Romon include Caley, Lanard, Fuquan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Romon

Romon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 356 births in the dataset. Romon's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #2,777. Use the chart and map above to compare Romon'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.