Holding steady.
Popularity of Romain since 1911
Babies named Romain per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Romain's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
The name Romain is the French form of the ancient Latin name Romanus, meaning 'Roman'. It has been used in France for centuries, but its presence in the United States has been minimal. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1911, and its popularity has remained extremely low, with no year reaching a significant rank. The number of births per year has been fewer than five for nearly all years, placing it in the 'stable' trajectory category with no peak of note. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, minimal usage. For parents seeking a distinctly French name with a classical root, Romain offers a traditional yet rare choice in the American context.
Romain is the French cognate of the Latin name Romanus, derived from Roma, the name of the city of Rome. It has been used in France since medieval times, associated with the early Christian saint Romain of Condat (5th century) and several later French saints. The name gained popularity in France during the 20th century, particularly from the 1970s onward.
“Romain” around the world
Where Romain lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
125
babies in 2024
Quebec
51
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roro, Manu
Sibling names for Romain
Names that share Romain's style, for a brother or sister.
