Unisex name · since 1887

Romaine

Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 3,136 babies named Romaine, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

3,136
total births
1887–1991
years on record
1920s
peak decade
25%
born in that decade

Romaine is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,136 have been recorded since 1887.

Social Security Administration records show Romaine recorded 3,136 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1991.

  • 3,136 total births
  • 1887–1991 years on record
  • 1920s peak decade
  • 25% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

3,136 girls have been named Romaine since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1991.

3,136
total births
1887–1991
years on record
1920s
peak decade
25%
born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade

25% of everyone ever named Romaine was born in this single decade.

1928
Single peak year

91 babies were named Romaine in 1928 - its busiest year on record.

Romaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Splitting Romaine's full recorded timeline at 1941, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1887, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 91 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.

Romaine at a glance

Last recorded 1991

Total births

3,136

Since 1887

105 years of records

Peak year

1928

91 births that year

Strongest decade: 1920s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1991

Active since

1887

Recorded for 105 years

Last year on file: 1991

Romaine popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1991

Last recorded 1991
Peak year (1928)
91
Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
020406080100 188719071919193119431955196719801991 5

Romaine popularity over time - boys

990 total births recorded since 1912 (Romaine as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 990 births
0510152025 191219251937195319731987199920132025 8

Romaine by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1920s was Romaine's strongest decade.

774 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.

Romaine births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1920s at 774 births (25% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Romaine compares to similarly-sized names

Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Romaine's total volume

Romaine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Romaine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15%20% 050100150200 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Romaine
Romaine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Romaine by state

Where Romaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1887

Regionally concentrated
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Romaine
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Pennsylvania
1,208 38.5%
#2 Maryland
105 3.3%
#3 Michigan
53 1.7%
#4 New York
39 1.2%
#5 Ohio
21 0.7%
#6 West Virginia
19 0.6%
#7 District of Columbia
16 0.5%
#8 Wisconsin
16 0.5%
Pennsylvania share of Romaine's total US births 38.5%
Even split

1,208 of 3,136 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.

Romaine appears in 11 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Romaine? ▼
Romaine has been given to 3,136 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 91 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Romaine most popular? ▼
Romaine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 774 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Romaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romaine are Pennsylvania (1,208 births), Maryland (105 births), Michigan (53 births).
Is Romaine a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Romaine is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,136 births, and as a boy's name it has 990 births.
How long has the name Romaine been used? ▼
Records for Romaine go back to 1887, giving 105 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Romaine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roma, Romina, Romona, Romy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Romaine's data

  • Romaine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (774 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Pennsylvania records the most Romaines (1,208 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Romaine

Nearby Names Like Romaine

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romaine

Roma Girl
#1683 8,286 births
Romina Girl
#477 7,247 births
Romona Girl
#12219 5,175 births
Romy Girl
#926 3,298 births
Romi Girl
#1006 1,810 births

Compare Romaine side by side: Romaine vs Roma Romaine vs Romina Romaine vs Romona

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Names with a similar number of total births

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Data Sources

Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Romaine: Baby Name Since 1887 - 3,136 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romaine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Romaine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.