Is Romy a boy's or girl's name?

Romy is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 224 recorded births.

When was Romy most popular?

Romy reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 285 births that year. It is currently ranked #926 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Romy?

Romy is currently ranked #926 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,890 babies since 1959.

Romy

A familiar German name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysGermanRising fast Also a pet name

#926▲ 357in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name. Diminutive of Rosemary. Female equivalent of Roman. Alternative form of Romi.

Romy is a girl's and boy's baby name of German origin, a diminutive of Rosemary — from the Latin ros marinus meaning "dew of the sea" — or a feminine form of Roman. It has an effortless European chic that has made it beloved in Germany, Austria, and France.

Actress Romy Schneider — the luminous Austrian star of the Sissi trilogy — gave this name its most iconic face in mid-20th century European cinema. Today, it has been growing in English-speaking countries as parents discover its sweet, stylish simplicity.

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Popularity Over Time

Romy climbed 2878 spots in the last 20 years — from #3804 to #926.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Romy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	927	#1305	▲
2010s	769	#2521	▲
2000s	420	#3781	▲
1990s	175	#6609	▲
1980s	90	#7240	▼
1970s	188	#4375	▼
1960s	316	#2086	▲
1950s	5	#7021	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(63 years, 1959–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Romy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	285	#926	+106 (59.2%)
2023	179	#1283	+7 (4.1%)
2022	172	#1359	+23 (15.4%)
2021	149	#1448	+7 (4.9%)
2020	142	#1507	+20 (16.4%)
2019	122	#1714	+18 (17.3%)
2018	104	#1923	+18 (20.9%)
2017	86	#2217	-1 (-1.1%)
2016	87	#2218	+10 (13.0%)
2015	77	#2401	+15 (24.2%)
2014	62	#2801	+10 (19.2%)
2013	52	#3160	-15 (-22.4%)
2012	67	#2676	+6 (9.8%)
2011	61	#2861	+10 (19.6%)
2010	51	#3242	-6 (-10.5%)
2009	57	#3039	+4 (7.5%)
2008	53	#3207	-15 (-22.1%)
2007	68	#2706	+15 (28.3%)
2006	53	#3168	+18 (51.4%)
2005	35	#4098	-3 (-7.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Romy as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Romy has also been given to 224 boys in the U.S. since 1932.

#8170

Current rank

224

Total births

2008

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Romy be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Romy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #926. As a boy's name, it ranks #8170.

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Romy, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1959–2024) · Methodology