Romone
A coined name potentially combining elements meaning "pilgrim" and "man".
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Romone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Romone today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Romone births was 1978 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Romone. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
1978
11 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,174
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Romone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Romone from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 83 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Romone by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Romone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Romone
The name Romone has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "romonus," which means "citizen of Rome." This name was commonly used during the Roman Empire, particularly among families of high social status or those who held influential positions in the government or military.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Romone can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. He mentioned a Roman general named Romone who played a significant role in the Punic Wars against Carthage.
In the 3rd century AD, there was a prominent Christian martyr named Romone who was executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His story is documented in various early Christian texts, and he is revered as a saint in some Christian traditions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Romone gained popularity among nobility and aristocratic families, particularly in Italy and other regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. One notable bearer of this name was Romone di Montefeltro, an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) who lived from 1422 to 1482 and was known for his military prowess and strategic skills.
In the Renaissance period, Romone was the name of a celebrated Italian painter and architect, Romone da Viterbo (1438-1512), who was famous for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces across Italy.
Another significant figure in history who bore the name Romone was Romone de Vichy (1557-1625), a French nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the French Wars of Religion and was known for his loyalty to King Henry IV.
Over the centuries, the name Romone has been used across various cultures and regions, although it has maintained its strong connection to its Latin and Roman roots. Despite its historical significance, the name is not as commonly used today as it once was, but it still carries a sense of tradition and ties to the ancient Roman civilization.
People
Romone + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Romone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Romone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Romone going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Romone a common name?
We classify Romone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Romone most popular?
The single biggest year for Romone was 1978, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Romone is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Romone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Romone in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.