Holding steady.
Popularity of Romuald since 1914
Babies named Romuald per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Romuald's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Romuald is a name of Germanic origin that has never broken into the U.S. top 1000. Its earliest recorded use in Social Security data is 1914, which also marks its peak year. The name has remained extremely rare, with no single year exceeding a handful of births. The trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced sudden growth or decline. Although it lacks a strong presence in any particular state, it is recognized in parts of Europe, especially Poland and Italy. Parents who choose Romuald today are often honoring family tradition or the saintly legacy of Saint Romuald. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, old-world feel that sets it apart from more common choices. For those seeking a name with historical depth and a melodic sound, Romuald offers an understated alternative.
Romuald derives from the Germanic elements hrom meaning 'fame' and wald meaning 'rule'. It was the name of Saint Romuald, an 11th-century Italian monk and founder of the Camaldolese order. The name has been used in Poland and France, though it remains rare in English-speaking countries.
“Romuald” around the world
Where Romuald lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rom, Romy, Aldo
Variants: Romualdo, Romualdas
Sibling names for Romuald
Names that share Romuald's style, for a brother or sister.
