Romney
boy nameRomney entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2186 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2186
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1940s | #3525 |
| 1950s | #3364 |
| 1960s | #3018 |
| 1970s | #4619 |
| 1980s | #5744 |
| 1990s | #7267 |
| 2000s | #9156 |
| 2010s | #9482 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Romney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Romney alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Romney in 2025?
- Romney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Romney most popular?
- Romney peaked in 1962, reaching #2186 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Romney with classmates?
- Romney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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