Total births
338
Unisex name · since 1915
Romelle
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 338 babies named Romelle, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 338
- total births
- 1915–1989
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Romelle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 338 recorded since 1915.
Romelle has 338 recorded births among girls since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1989.
- 338 total births
- 1915–1989 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
338 girls have been named Romelle since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1989.
- 338
- total births
- 1915–1989
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Romelle was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
22 babies were named Romelle in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Romelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Romelle's full recorded timeline at 1946, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1954 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Romelle at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Romelle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1989
- Peak year (1954)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Romelle popularity over time - boys
159 total births recorded since 1978 (Romelle as boys' name)
Romelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Romelle's strongest decade.
99 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Romelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 18
1920s
18 births
- 1930s
1930s
76 births
- 1940s
1940s
99 births
- 1950s
1950s
92 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 99 births (29% of all-time use).
Romelle by state
Where Romelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 17 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 14 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 1.5% |
Wisconsin share of Romelle's total US births 5.0%
Even split
17 of 338 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romelle? ▼
338 babies have been named Romelle since 1915. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1954 with 22 births.
When was Romelle most popular? ▼
Romelle was most popular in the 1940s decade with 99 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Romelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romelle are Wisconsin (17 births), Illinois (14 births), Minnesota (5 births).
Is Romelle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Romelle is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 338 births, and as a boy's name it has 159 births.
How long has the name Romelle been used? ▼
Records for Romelle go back to 1915, giving 75 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Romelle? ▼
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 Romelle's data
- Romelle's decade-level peak was the 1940s (99 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Romelles (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Romelle
Nearby Names Like Romelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romelle
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 Romelle side by side: Romelle vs Roma Romelle vs Romina Romelle vs Romona
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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, 1915–1989 (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. "Romelle: Baby Name Since 1915 - 338 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romelle. 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 Romelle 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.