Romy sits comfortably in the UK charts at #187 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#187
US Rank #926
About the Name Romy
Romy is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #187. The name has climbed 265 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Romy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #926 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Romy
Unlikely. With around 263 UK babies named Romy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Romy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Romy is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 265 places over the last five years to #187 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Romy is more popular in the UK (#187) than in the US (#926). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Romy include: Romy Logsch — Romy Logsch is a former German bobsledder who had competed between 2006 and 2012.; Romy Soekarno — Hendra Rahtomo, better known as Romy Soekarno, is an Indonesian politician and businessman who is a member of the House of Representatives from the Indonesian...; Romy Müller — Romy Müller is a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres and for the SC Dynamo Berlin and the Sportvereinigung Dynamo..
Romy ranks #926 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
263
UK babies named Romy (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 265 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Romy
Likely around 1 other Romy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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