Romy
A French feminine name derived from the French word "romaine", meaning "from Rome".
Name Census estimates that about 3,003 living Americans carry the first name Romy. It is a predominantly female name (92.8% of registrations). The average person named Romy today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Romy births was 2024 (295 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Romy. 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
3.0K
~ 1 in 114,137 Americans
Peak year
2024
295 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#926
Tracked since 1932
Gender
Gender distribution for Romy
Romy leans heavily female at 92.8% of total registrations, but 224 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Romy as a male name
- Ranked #8,170 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (11 births)
Romy as a female name
- Ranked #926 in 2024
- 285 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (285 births)
Popularity
Romy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Romy from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 964 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Romy 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 Romy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Romys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Romy, while Utah, Nevada, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 65 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Romy
The name Romy is derived from the Roman name Romulus, which is of Latin origin. The name Romulus is associated with the legendary founder of Rome, the ancient city that was once the center of the Roman Empire. Romulus is derived from the Latin word "romulus," meaning "citizen of Rome."
According to Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the sons of the war god Mars and the priestess Rhea Silvia. They were abandoned as infants and raised by a she-wolf. Romulus went on to found the city of Rome in 753 BC, and the name Romulus became associated with the city's origins and the Roman people.
The earliest recorded use of the name Romy dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was a diminutive or pet form of the name Romulus. During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in Italy, particularly among aristocratic families who traced their lineage back to ancient Rome.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Romy was Romy Vazey, a 14th-century English noble and landowner. Another notable figure was Romy Colville, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century.
In the 17th century, the name Romy was associated with the Italian painter Romy Titian, a renowned artist known for his portraiture and religious works. Titian was born in 1488 and lived until 1576, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
During the 19th century, the name Romy gained popularity in Germany and Austria. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Romy Schneider, an acclaimed Austrian-German actress known for her roles in films such as "Sissi" and "The Swimming Pool." Romy Schneider was born in 1938 and tragically passed away in 1982.
Another notable figure was Romy Gamauf, an Austrian mountaineer and explorer who made numerous expeditions to the Himalayas and other mountain ranges in the early 20th century. Romy Gamauf was born in 1886 and died in 1942.
While the name Romy has its roots in ancient Rome and the Latin language, it has since gained popularity across various cultures and regions, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as art, film, and exploration.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Romy
People
Romy + 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
Romy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Romy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,003 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Romy 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 114,137 US residents.
Is Romy a common name?
We classify Romy as "Rare". It ranks above 95.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Romy most popular?
The single biggest year for Romy was 2024, when 295 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Romy is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Romy a female name?
Yes, 92.8% of people registered as Romy in the SSA data are female. 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.