The nameRomy
Romy is a short, chic girl's name, often linked to Romy Schneider. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- German
Meaning
Romy is a pet form of Rosemarie or Romana.
Origin
German.
History
Romy Schneider, star of the Sissi films, made the name known. In England and Wales Romy reached 172nd place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Romy in other languages
Romy began in Germany as a pet form of Rosemarie. The actress Romy Schneider, born Rosemarie Albach, made it famous in France.
Did you know?
- Romy Schneider won the very first César Award for Best Actress, in 1976.
Famous people named Romy
- Romy Schneider, actress
- Romy Madley Croft, singer
Popularity of the name Romy
Romy in the United States
Romy was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 964 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Romy. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Romy in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 193 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.
Romy in the United Kingdom
Romy was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,337 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Romy. Half of all babies named Romy in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 244 births a year on average, against 86 in the five years before.
Romy in France
Romy in Belgium
Romy in Switzerland
Romy in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Romy
Names from the same generation as Romy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Romy mean?
Romy is a pet form of Rosemarie or Romana.
What is the origin of the name Romy?
German.
Is Romy a girl's or a boy's name?
Romy is a girl's name. In the United States, 93% of the babies named Romy are girls.
How popular is the name Romy?
In 2024, Romy was the 926th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 285 births.
What are the variants of the name Romy?
Variants and related names of Romy include Romie, Rose and Rosemarie.
What are good sibling names for Romy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nellie, Salome, Inaya and Gaia for a sister, Alessio, Teo, Teddy and Louie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Romy?
Romy Schneider, actress; Romy Madley Croft, singer.