Romie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-mee //ˈroʊ.mi//
Origin: Latin; Hebrew
Meaning: Latin: 'from Rome'; Hebrew: 'my people'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Romie is derived from the Latin name "Romanus," which means "Roman" or "from Rome." This Latin root evolved into various forms as it transitioned through different languages and cultures. In the early Christian context, the name Romanus was used to denote individuals who were either from Rome or had a connection to the Roman Church.
The name eventually made its way into Old French as "Romain," which further influenced its adoption into English as Romie, particularly as a diminutive or affectionate form of Roman or its variants. Historically, the name Romanus has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and martyrs in the early Christian church.
One prominent example is Saint Romanus, a 3rd-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions. The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin was the lingua franca of educated Europe.
The name's association with the Roman heritage contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures. Culturally, the name Romie carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the historical significance of Rome as a center of power and civilization.
The Roman legacy has been a source of inspiration in literature, art, and religious contexts, reinforcing the name's symbolic associations with endurance and cultural identity. The diminutive form Romie, while less common in historical texts, serves as an affectionate variant that reflects the broader tradition of using diminutives in various languages to convey warmth and familiarity.
Overall, Romie's roots in the Latin Romanus and its historical connections to significant figures and cultural narratives contribute to its rich heritage.
Famous people named Romie
In this section, you will find notable people named Romie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Romie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Romie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Romie Amaro is a musician best known for his work with the band The Romies.
Romie Gill is a writer best known for her novel The Last Train to London.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Romie was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Romie has ranked as high as #4741 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in North Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Romie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Romie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Romie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Romie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | 14 | 50 |
| 2024 | 50 | 5 | 45 |
| 2023 | 37 | 6 | 31 |
| 2022 | 39 | 10 | 29 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2020 | 27 | 5 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 2017 | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010 | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 2004 | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| 2003 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1998 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| 1997 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1980 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| 1979 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1974 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1973 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1969 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1968 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1966 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 1965 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1964 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1963 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1962 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1960 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1959 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1958 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1957 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1956 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1955 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 1954 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1953 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| 1952 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1951 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1950 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| 1949 | 27 | 22 | 5 |
| 1948 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1947 | 29 | 24 | 5 |
| 1946 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1945 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1944 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 1943 | 33 | 28 | 5 |
| 1942 | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| 1941 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1940 | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| 1939 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1938 | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| 1937 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1936 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1935 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1934 | 33 | 27 | 6 |
| 1933 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1932 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| 1931 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1930 | 22 | 16 | 6 |
| 1929 | 29 | 24 | 5 |
| 1928 | 38 | 30 | 8 |
| 1927 | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| 1926 | 34 | 25 | 9 |
| 1925 | 40 | 32 | 8 |
| 1924 | 43 | 34 | 9 |
| 1923 | 40 | 32 | 8 |
| 1922 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1921 | 39 | 34 | 5 |
| 1920 | 51 | 44 | 7 |
| 1919 | 42 | 30 | 12 |
| 1918 | 56 | 42 | 14 |
| 1917 | 40 | 32 | 8 |
| 1916 | 37 | 32 | 5 |
| 1915 | 33 | 25 | 8 |
| 1914 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1913 | 28 | 19 | 9 |
| 1912 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1910 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1909 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1908 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 1907 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1905 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1904 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1903 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1902 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1901 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1899 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1898 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1894 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1893 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1891 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1889 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Romie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |