Romy
How to say it: ROH-mee · /ˈroʊmi/
German short form of Rosemarie or Romana; also used as a standalone name with a chic, vintage feel.
Romy was the 366th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 407 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 7.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #146 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #366 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 407 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,733 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×7.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #146 |
| In France, 2025 | #10 among girls’ names, 2,245 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival, Romy has gathered almost all of its history in recent decades. At its peak in the 2020s, it looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft, spoken ROH mee. Mila and Lola reflect a similar breezy spirit.
Honouring a Romy in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Romy is about 1 in 156.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #10 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #174. Ireland: #261.
Famous people named Romy
- Romy Müller (born 1958)East German sprinter
- Romy Kermer (born 1956)East German pair skater
- Romy Haag (born 1951)Dutch-German dancer, singer, actress and nightclub manager
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