Holding steady.
Popularity of Romaine since 1887
Babies named Romaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 0 |
| 1890s | 22 | 0 |
| 1900s | 116 | 0 |
| 1910s | 466 | 87 |
| 1920s | 774 | 146 |
| 1930s | 624 | 159 |
| 1940s | 369 | 65 |
| 1950s | 358 | 29 |
| 1960s | 220 | 40 |
| 1970s | 110 | 108 |
| 1980s | 61 | 95 |
| 1990s | 5 | 99 |
| 2000s | 0 | 63 |
| 2010s | 0 | 66 |
| 2020s | 0 | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Romaine is a rare name that saw a brief period of moderate use in the early 20th century. First recorded in 1887, its peak year was 1928, after which it declined steadily. The name never entered the top 1,000 rankings, and in recent years, its one-in-n incidence is too low to calculate. Its trajectory has been stable for decades, with only a handful of annual births. No top states are associated with Romaine, suggesting its usage was geographically scattered. While its etymology points to a Roman heritage, the name's appeal today is largely nostalgic, evoking vintage French charm.
Romaine likely developed as a feminine variant of Romain, the French form of Romanus, meaning 'Roman' in Latin. Alternatively, it may be a transferred use of the French surname Romaine. Historically, the name saw most use in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in 1928, but it remains uncommon today.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Romy, Maine
Sibling names for Romaine
Names that share Romaine's style, for a brother or sister.
