Romie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Romie is a name of Latin origin, derived from Romulus, associated with Rome. It means 'from Rome' and has evolved through various historical forms. While it lacks biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in modern times as an affectionate diminutive. The name is viewed positively, often associated with romance and friendliness.
The name Romie is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Romie has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Romie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1171st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1414th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1959th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3339th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7156th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9859th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12339th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3475th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4616th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8318th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12490th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10681st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6448th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Romie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Romie"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊmi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Romie is derived from the Latin name 'Romulus,' which is associated with the legendary founder of Rome. The name has evolved through various forms and languages over centuries.
Meaning
from Rome
Language Evolution
Romulus, Romanus, Romeo, Romie
Historical Usage
Romie gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Romeo or Romulus, often used in informal contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Romeo, Romulus, Romina
Modern Popularity & Image
Romie is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name. It carries a romantic connotation due to its association with Romeo.
Famous People
Romie McCulloch, a notable American artist, Romie Thomas, a recognized athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Romie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Romie"
"Romie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1171st of 7545 | 584 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1414th of 6773 | 426 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1959th of 7552 | 315 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3339th of 10718 | 150 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7156th of 16616 | 74 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9859th of 24088 | 88 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12339th of 23106 | 47 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3475th of 9107 | 123 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4616th of 9204 | 67 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8318th of 12526 | 29 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12490th of 19264 | 25 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10681st of 35406 | 142 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6448th of 30306 | 224 |
Regional Popularity of "Romie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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35.63% 843rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
55.25% 1300th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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63.97% 1825th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Romie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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82.50% 5628th/6822 |
65.34% 4101st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Romie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Romie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.