Romaine
UnisexRomaine 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
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.
| Year | Girls 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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