Rising since 2016, #1,962 for girls today.
Popularity of Romee since 2016
Babies named Romee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 457 |
Meaning & origin
Romee is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2016, a time when creative spellings and melodic endings were gaining popularity. The name has risen steadily since its debut, reaching its peak rank of 1,962 in 2024, with the most recent data (2025) showing it remains in use. Approximately 1 in 16,401 newborn girls receive the name, indicating a sustained but rare choice. Geographically, Romee has seen notable use in Utah, Arizona, and Ohio, reflecting regional patterns where distinctive names often gain early traction. As a fresh addition to the naming landscape, Romee fits a contemporary style that values uniqueness and a soft, feminine sound, without deep historical or etymological roots.
Romee is a contemporary coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2016. It appears to be a creative respelling or elaboration of the name Romi or Romie, which itself may derive from the Italian city of Rome or from the Hebrew name Romi (meaning 'my exaltation'). However, no traditional etymology is firmly established. The name's emergence aligns with the trend of using stylish vowel endings and the soft 'ee' sound, common in modern American naming.
Where Romee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Romee” around the world
Where Romee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ro, Roro
Sibling names for Romee
Names that share Romee's style, for a brother or sister.
