Romney
Every Romney since 1921 — 310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Romney
Romney 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 1921, 310 American babies have been named Romney — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1963, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Romney stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Romney 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,708 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,519 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,406 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,866 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,671 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,929 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,653 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,172 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,685 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,660 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,397 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,708 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,296 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,368 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,096 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,473 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,195 | 5 | #4,334 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Romney in 2025?
Romney 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 Romney?
310 babies have been named Romney in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Romney most popular?
Romney peaked in 1963, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Romney a boy or girl name?
Romney is used for both: about 15% of babies named Romney have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Romney rising or falling?
Romney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.