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Romy Unisex

Popularity: #668 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROH-mee / /ˈroʊ.mi/

Latin; German; Dutch

Meaning

Latin: 'dew'; German: diminutive of Rosemary

Historical & Cultural Background

Romy is often considered a diminutive of the name Rosemary, which has roots in Latin. In German-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as an independent name. The name has also been embraced in Dutch culture. Its usage has been influenced by various cultural contexts, making it versatile across different regions.

Trend Summary

Romy has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Romi
  • Romy

International Variants

  • Romi (Hebrew)
  • Romy (Dutch)
  • Romy (German)

Famous people named Romy

Romy Schneider was a renowned Austrian actress known for her roles in European cinema during the 1950s and 1960s.

Romy Stott is a British artist recognized for her contemporary artwork and installations.

Fictional characters named Romy

Romy White is a character in the film 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion', known for her comedic role.

Romy is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', where she appears as a student.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Romy was first seen in the United States in 1959. Romy has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Romy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Romy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 68
30%
NY 30
13%
FL 15
7%
TX 15
7%
NJ 13
6%
IL 13
6%
WA 12
5%
OH 11
5%
AZ 8
4%
CO 7
3%
PA 7
3%
MA 7
3%
OR 6
3%
IN 5
2%
MO 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19595
196216
196340
196472
196556
196633
196745
196826
196928
197036
197133
197229
197316
197410
197510
197615
197719
197811
19799
198012
198112
19839
198412
19858
198610
19877
19888
198912
19909
199114
199210
199313
199415
19957
199621
199721
199831
199934
200022
200134
200231
200329
200438
200535
200653
200768
200853
200957
201051
201161
201267
201352
201462
201577
201687
201786
2018104
2019122
2020142
2021149
2022172
2023179
2024285