Romaine
Romaine is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Roman, person from Rome.
Origin and history
Romaine is a French name derived from the Latin Romanus, meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome'. While historically used as a given name in French-speaking regions, it has remained relatively rare in the United States, used for both males and females.
Popularity in the United States
990 babies in the United States have been named Romaine since 1880. It ranks #3692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- IA (28.6 %)
- WI (28.6 %)
- FL (14.3 %)
- MN (14.3 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 146 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 66 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Romaine
- Romaine Brooks: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Latin descriptor for citizens or inhabitants of ancient Rome.
- Romaine is a rare male name in the United States, with under 1,000 total recorded male births since 1880.