Romey
Every Romey since 1910 — 558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Romey
Romey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,499 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 558 American babies have been named Romey — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 29 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 Romey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Romey 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 | 13 | #8,249 | 5 | #13,499 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,926 | 8 | #9,692 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,361 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,436 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,368 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,852 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,533 | 5 | #13,740 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,696 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,558 | 6 | #11,929 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,779 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,663 | 6 | #11,815 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,672 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,153 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,214 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,129 | 5 | #13,927 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,062 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,614 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,059 | 5 | #14,193 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,024 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,360 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,190 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,538 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,028 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,855 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,603 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,297 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,405 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,203 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,167 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #3,024 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,799 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Romey in 2025?
Romey ranked #13,499 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Romey?
558 babies have been named Romey in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Romey most popular?
Romey peaked in 2024, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Romey a boy or girl name?
Romey is used for both: about 41% of babies named Romey have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Romey rising or falling?
Romey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.