Holding steady, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Romen since 1986
Babies named Romen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 178 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Romen first entered U.S. vital records in 1986, a relatively recent arrival among given names. Its peak in popularity came in 2009, though even then it remained quite rare. Currently, the name is stable in usage, with an estimated frequency of about 1 in 113,872 baby boys as of 2025, ranking at 5861. The name is not strongly associated with any particular region, as no top states have been recorded for it. Romen's lack of a clear etymology places it in the category of modern invented names or variant spellings, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar in sound.
Romen likely originated as a variant spelling of Roman, a name of Latin origin meaning 'from Rome.' It may also have been formed as a modern invented name, perhaps blending elements of other names or as a creative respelling. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, suggesting a recent coinage rather than an ancient pedigree.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Roman
Sibling names for Romen
Names that share Romen's style, for a brother or sister.
