Romani
Every Romani since 2000 — 322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Romani
Romani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,508 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 322 American babies have been named Romani — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Romani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Romani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,072 | 23 | #4,508 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,338 | 21 | #4,846 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,197 | 20 | #5,031 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,954 | 26 | #4,165 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,735 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,200 | 12 | #6,956 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,648 | 5 | #13,738 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,047 | 9 | #8,687 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,826 | 8 | #9,517 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,700 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,726 | 10 | #7,925 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,832 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,151 | 13 | #6,543 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,930 |
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| 2009 | 5 | #19,613 | — | — |
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| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,606 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,082 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Romani in 2025?
Romani ranked #4,508 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Romani?
322 babies have been named Romani in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Romani most popular?
Romani peaked in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Romani a boy or girl name?
Romani is used for both: about 39% of babies named Romani have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Romani rising or falling?
Romani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.