Total births
1,739
Girls' name · since 1891
Romana
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 1,739 babies named Romana, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,739
- total births
- 1891–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Romana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,739 recorded since 1891.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Romana has been recorded 1,739 times among girls since 1891, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2025.
- 1,739 total births
- 1891–2025 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,739 girls have been named Romana since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,739
- total births
- 1891–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Romana was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
53 babies were named Romana in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Romana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Romana's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Romana at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Romana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (1928)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Romana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Romana's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Romana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 63
1900s
63 births
- 1910s
1910s
165 births
- 1920s
1920s
291 births
- 1930s
1930s
180 births
- 1940s
1940s
124 births
- 1950s
1950s
142 births
- 1960s
1960s
206 births
- 1970s
1970s
178 births
- 1980s
1980s
133 births
- 1990s 84
1990s
84 births
- 2000s 71
2000s
71 births
- 2010s 56
2010s
56 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 291 births (17% of all-time use).
How Romana 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 Romana's total volume
Romana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Romana by state
Where Romana concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 500 | 28.8% |
| #2 | California | | 51 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Romana's total US births 28.8%
Even split
500 of 1,739 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romana? ▼
Romana has been given to 1,739 babies in the U.S. since 1891, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 53 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Romana most popular? ▼
Romana was most popular in the 1920s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Romana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romana are Texas (500 births), California (51 births).
How long has the name Romana been used? ▼
Romana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1891, spanning 135 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Romana? ▼
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 Romana's data
- Romana's decade-level peak was the 1920s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Romanas (500 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Romana
Nearby Names Like Romana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romana
Roma Girl
#1683 8,286 births
Romina Girl
#477 7,247 births
Romona Girl
#12219 5,175 births
Romy Girl
#926 3,298 births
Romaine Girl
3,136 births
Compare Romana side by side: Romana vs Roma Romana vs Romina Romana vs Romona
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1891–2025 (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. "Romana: Baby Name Since 1891 - 1,739 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romana. 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 Romana 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.