Romie
Romie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exalted, citizen of Rome, or dew of the sea.
Origin and history
Romie is historically used as a diminutive or variant of names like Rome, Roman, or Jerome, but it also shares roots with Rosemary or Romany depending on context. In the United States, it has been a rare given name for boys since the late 19th century. Today, it remains an uncommon, vintage choice with a casual, friendly sound.
Popularity in the United States
1,744 babies in the United States have been named Romie since 1880. It ranks #3053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- NC (49.1 %)
- WV (36.2 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- MS (1.9 %)
- SC (1.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 76 |
| 1910-1920 | 241 |
| 1920-1930 | 321 |
| 1930-1940 | 239 |
| 1940-1950 | 225 |
| 1950-1960 | 159 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Fun facts
- Romie originally developed as a pet form for longer traditional names starting with Rom- or ending with -rome.
- Though never reaching high popularity, Romie has appeared regularly in official U.S. male birth records since 1880.