Total births
72
Girls' name · since 1935
Romanita
Romanita has 72 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1973 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 72
- total births
- 1935–1973
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
72 girls have been named Romanita since 1935, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Romanita has been recorded 72 times among girls since 1935, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1973.
- 72 total births
- 1935–1973 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 girls have been named Romanita since 1935, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1973.
- 72
- total births
- 1935–1973
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Romanita was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
9 babies were named Romanita in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Romanita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Romanita splits its recorded history at 1958: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1973 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Romanita at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Romanita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1973
- Peak year (1973)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Romanita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Romanita's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Romanita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
- 1940s
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
16 births
- 1970s
1970s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 20 births (28% of all-time use).
Romanita by state
Where Romanita concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 6.9% |
Texas share of Romanita's total US births 6.9%
5 of 72 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romanita? ▼
Romanita has been given to 72 babies in the U.S. since 1935, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1973. 9 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Romanita most popular? ▼
Romanita was most popular in the 1940s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Romanita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romanita are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Romanita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Romanita since 1935 -- 39 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Romanita? ▼
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 Romanita's data
- Romanita's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (20 total births) through the 1970s (14) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Romanitas (5 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 Romanita
Nearby Names Like Romanita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romanita
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 Romanita side by side: Romanita vs Roma Romanita vs Romina Romanita vs Romona
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1935–1973 (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. "Romanita: Baby Name Since 1935 - 72 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romanita. 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 Romanita 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 July 2026.