Romaine
Romaine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Roman, person from Rome.
Origin and history
Romaine is a feminine name of French and Latin origin meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome'. Historically used as a classic French name, its popularity in the United States peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,136 babies in the United States have been named Romaine since 1880. It ranks #3173 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (80.9 %)
- MD (7 %)
- MI (3.5 %)
- NY (2.6 %)
- OH (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 116 |
| 1910-1920 | 466 |
| 1920-1930 | 774 |
| 1930-1940 | 624 |
| 1940-1950 | 369 |
| 1950-1960 | 358 |
| 1960-1970 | 220 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Romaine
- Romaine Brooks: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- Romaine serves as the French feminine counterpart to the masculine name Romain, derived from the Latin Romanus.
- The name was most commonly given to American girls during the 1910s and 1920s.