Romy
Every Romy since 1932 — 3,533 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Romy
Romy is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #698 in 2025 with 407 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 3,533 American babies have been named Romy — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 418 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 Romy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Romy 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 | 407 | #698 | 11 | #7,571 |
| 2024 | 286 | #928 | 10 | #8,197 |
| 2023 | 179 | #1,286 | 8 | #9,574 |
| 2022 | 172 | #1,360 | 8 | #9,664 |
| 2021 | 149 | #1,449 | 6 | #11,858 |
| 2020 | 142 | #1,507 | 5 | #13,658 |
| 2019 | 122 | #1,714 | 5 | #13,745 |
| 2018 | 104 | #1,923 | 5 | #13,709 |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,217 | — | — |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,218 | — | — |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,402 | 5 | #13,648 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,802 | 6 | #11,835 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,160 | — | — |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,676 | — | — |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,862 | — | — |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,243 | — | — |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,039 | — | — |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,209 | 11 | #7,604 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,706 | — | — |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,168 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,098 | — | — |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,804 | 6 | #11,068 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,509 | 8 | #8,469 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,155 | 9 | #7,511 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,850 | 7 | #9,033 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,278 | 7 | #8,945 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,490 | 5 | #10,010 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,060 | 9 | #5,723 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,135 | 7 | #5,646 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,819 | 8 | #4,855 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,871 | — | — |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,233 | — | — |
| 1965 | 56 | #1,496 | — | — |
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Famous people named Romy
- Romy Schneider Actor · 1938–1982
- Romy Müller Athlete · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Romy in 2025?
Romy ranked #698 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 407 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Romy?
3,533 babies have been named Romy in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Romy most popular?
Romy peaked in 2025, when 418 newborns received the name.
Is Romy a boy or girl name?
Romy is used for both: about 93% of babies named Romy have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Romy rising or falling?
Romy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Romy?
Well-known people named Romy include Romy Schneider (actor), Romy Müller (athlete).