Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1990

Romain

Gender Boy · 1% girls Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Romain
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1990
14 babies
All-time total
541
#7,570 all-time among boys
First recorded
1911
in Social Security records

Romain popularity over time

541 babies have been named Romain since 1911, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Girls Boys Total Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – – – –
1890s – – – – – –
1900s – – – – – –
1910s – 46 46 5 – #1,950
1920s 5 54 59 6 +28% #2,769
1930s – 55 55 6 -7% #2,840
1940s – 22 22 2 -60% #3,403
1950s – 12 12 1 -45% #3,486
1960s – 6 6 1 -50% #3,957
1970s – 46 46 5 +667% #3,766
1980s – 58 58 6 +26% #4,757
1990s – 73 73 7 +26% #4,136
2000s – 79 79 8 +8% #5,839
2010s – 53 53 5 -33% #10,531
2020s (to 2025) – 32 32 5 +1% #7,648

The story of Romain

Romain is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1911, 541 American babies have been named Romain. Its peak came in 1990, when 14 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Romain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Romain?

The median living Romain is about 28 years old; half are between 16 and 42. An estimated 400 people named Romain are alive in the United States today.

median 28 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Romain 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 – – – –
2024 – – 7 #10,710
2023 – – 6 #11,965
2022 – – 11 #7,648
2021 – – – –
2020 – – 8 #9,386
2019 – – 7 #10,585
2018 – – – –
2017 – – 7 #10,551
2016 – – 5 #13,800
2015 – – 5 #13,643
2014 – – 6 #11,831
2013 – – 6 #11,862
2012 – – 5 #13,810
2011 – – 5 #13,924
2010 – – 7 #10,531
2009 – – 8 #9,693
2008 – – 8 #9,682
2007 – – 8 #9,587
2006 – – 8 #9,396
2005 – – 7 #9,920
2004 – – 8 #8,759
2003 – – 5 #12,372
2002 – – 10 #6,948
2001 – – 5 #11,945
2000 – – 12 #5,839
1995 – – – –
1990 – – 14 #4,136
1985 – – 7 #5,643
1980 – – 6 #6,094
1975 – – 8 #4,230
1970 – – 5 #5,301
1965 – – – –
1960 – – – –
1955 – – – –
1950 – – – –
1945 – – 5 #3,692
1940 – – 6 #3,403
1935 – – 8 #2,904
1930 – – 8 #3,243
1925 – – 7 #3,678
1920 – – 8 #3,440
1915 – – 6 #3,755
1910 – – – –
1905 – – – –
1900 – – – –
1895 – – – –
1890 – – – –
1885 – – – –
1880 – – – –

Famous people named Romain

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Romain Grosjean Romain Grosjean French and Swiss racing driver (born 1986) Contemporary
  2. 2 Romain Gary Romain Gary French writer and diplomat (1914–1980) Contemporary
  3. 3 Romain Duris Romain Duris French actor (born 1974) Contemporary
  4. 4 Romain Rolland Romain Rolland French author (1866–1944) 19th century
  5. 5 Romain Bardet Romain Bardet French cyclist (born 1990) Contemporary
  6. 6 Romain Alessandrini Romain Alessandrini French footballer (born 1989) Contemporary
  7. 7 Romain Sato Romain Sato Basketball player b. 1981 · Contemporary
  8. 8 Romain Amalfitano Romain Amalfitano French footballer (born 1989) Contemporary
  9. 9 Romain Hamouma Romain Hamouma French footballer (born 1987) Contemporary
  10. 10 Romain Feillu Romain Feillu French road bicycle racer b. 1984 · Contemporary
  11. 11 Romain Maes Romain Maes Belgian cyclist 1912–1983 · Contemporary
  12. 12 Romain Mesnil Romain Mesnil French pole vaulter b. 1977 · Contemporary
  13. 13 Romain Sicard Romain Sicard French racing cyclist b. 1988 · Contemporary
  14. 14 Romain Barras Romain Barras French decathlete (born 1980) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Romain, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Romain?

The median living Romain is about 28 years old. Half of all living Romains are between 16 and 42 years old.

How many people named Romain are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Romain are alive in the United States, based on 541 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Romain in 2025?

Romain did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Romain?

541 babies have been named Romain in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Romain most popular?

Romain peaked in 1990, when 14 newborns received the name.

Is Romain a boy or girl name?

Romain is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Romain rising or falling?

Romain is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Romain?

Well-known people named Romain include Romain Grosjean (racing driver), Romain Gary (writer), Romain Duris (actor).

Names like Romain

Names that sound and feel close to Romain: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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