Total births
5,175
Girls' name · since 1908
Romona
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 5,175 babies named Romona, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12219
- among girls today
- 5,175
- born since 1908
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Romona currently ranks #12219 among girls' names in America, with 5,175 babies recorded since 1908.
Social Security Administration records show Romona recorded 5,175 times among girls since 1908, holding rank #12219 nationally today, ahead of 31% of girls, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2025.
- #12219 among girls today
- 5,175 born since 1908
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Romona is currently the #12219 girls' name in America, more common than 31% of girls - 5,175 born since 1908, peaking in the 1960s.
- #12219
- among girls today
- 5,175
- born since 1908
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Romona vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12219
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 31% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Romona was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
148 babies were named Romona in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
How Romona compares
5,175 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Romona's all-time total is 14x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Romona | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,175 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 148 | 48 | 19,840 |
Romona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Romona's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 148, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Romona at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1955
Current rank
#12,219
Active since
1908
Romona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2025
- Peak year (1955)
- 148
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Romona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Romona's strongest decade.
1,226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Romona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 14
1900s
14 births
- 1910s 97
1910s
97 births
- 1920s 465
1920s
465 births
- 1930s
1930s
699 births
- 1940s
1940s
583 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,152 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,226 births
- 1970s
1970s
595 births
- 1980s 196
1980s
196 births
- 1990s 66
1990s
66 births
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
- 2020s 26
2020s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,226 births (24% of all-time use).
How Romona 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 Romona's total volume
Romona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Romona by state
Where Romona concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 352 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 291 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 186 | 3.6% |
| #4 | California | | 165 | 3.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 158 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 128 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 125 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 66 | 1.3% |
Louisiana share of Romona's total US births 6.8%
Even split
352 of 5,175 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Romona appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Romona? ▼
Since 1908, Social Security records show 5,175 babies named Romona. Today it holds rank #12219 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 148 births.
When was Romona most popular? ▼
Romona was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,226 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Romona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Romona are Louisiana (352 births), Texas (291 births), Illinois (186 births).
How long has the name Romona been used? ▼
Romona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 118 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Romona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roma, Romina, Romy, Romaine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Romona's data
- Romona's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,226 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Romonas (352 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Romona
Nearby Names Like Romona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Romona
Roma Girl
#1683 8,286 births
Romina Girl
#477 7,247 births
Romy Girl
#926 3,298 births
Romaine Girl
3,136 births
Romi Girl
#1006 1,810 births
Compare Romona side by side: Romona vs Roma Romona vs Romina Romona vs Romy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Romona
Ellamay #12218
202 births · Peak 1916
Dotty #12220
1,693 births · Peak 1945
Elinora #12217
329 births · Peak 1927
Eilene #12221
2,087 births · Peak 1946
Claramae #12216
223 births · Peak 1918
Charleen #12222
7,384 births · Peak 1947
Benedetta #12215
421 births · Peak 1921
Evonne #12223
5,057 births · Peak 1957
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, 1908–2025 (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. "Romona: #12219 Girls' Name - 5,175 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/romona. 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 Romona 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.