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Romaine

Unisex

Romaine has been given to 4,126 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 1928.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from French Romaine.

Origin: French

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,126

Peak year

1928 (107 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1887

10-year trend

▼ -11%

Gender split

76% girls / 24% boys

Rank through the decades

Romaine's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.

YearGirls rank
1925#882

— means outside the top 1000 that year.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Romaine.

FAQ

How popular is the name Romaine?

Romaine has been given to 4,126 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Romaine peak?

Romaine peaked in 1928, when 107 babies were given the name.

Is Romaine a girl or boy name?

Romaine is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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