Romonia
A feminine name derived from the country Romania.
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Romonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Romonia today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Romonia births was 1956 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Romonia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Romonia is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Romonias were born before 1970.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
1956
15 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1976 SSA rank
#10,488
Tracked since 1929
Census
Romonia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 112 people with the first name Romonia, which placed it at #51,666 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#51,666
National first-name rank
People counted
112
112 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
70.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Romonia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Romonia is Black at 70.5%. The next largest groups are White (25.0%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Romonia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Romonia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American70.5% · 79
- White25.0% · 28
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Popularity
Romonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Romonia from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 55 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Romonia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Romonia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Romonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Romonia
The given name Romonia has its linguistic roots in the ancient Hellenic civilization of the Mediterranean region, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to have originated from the amalgamation of two Greek words, "romos," meaning robust or strong, and "nia," a feminine suffix denoting a feminine quality or essence. This combination suggests that the name Romonia was initially associated with the notion of a strong, resilient woman.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Romonia was occasionally referenced in literary works and philosophical texts. One notable mention can be found in Plato's dialogue "The Republic," where a character named Romonia is portrayed as a wise and virtuous woman, embodying the ideals of strength and wisdom.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Romonia can be traced back to inscriptions and historical records from the Greek island of Rhodes, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. One such inscription, discovered on a marble slab, commemorates a woman named Romonia who was celebrated for her philanthropic endeavors and contributions to the island's community.
Throughout the centuries, several noteworthy individuals have borne the name Romonia. In the 2nd century CE, Romonia of Antioch was a renowned physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Her writings on herbal remedies and natural treatments were widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire.
During the Byzantine era, a noblewoman named Romonia Palaiologina (1254-1321) played a prominent role in the political and cultural life of Constantinople. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to preserve ancient Greek literature and philosophy.
In the 16th century, Romonia Venezia (1501-1567) was an influential Venetian artist and engraver whose work was highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time. Her intricate engravings and etchings depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature, showcasing her mastery of the art form.
Another notable figure bearing the name Romonia was Romonia Karolina (1718-1789), a Polish countess and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of her serfs and promoting education in rural areas. Her compassionate efforts earned her widespread admiration and respect.
Romonia Alexandrovna (1879-1942) was a Russian ballerina and choreographer who gained international acclaim for her innovative dance productions and her contributions to the development of modern ballet. Her performances at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg were celebrated for their technical brilliance and artistic expression.
These are just a few examples of the prominent individuals who have carried the name Romonia throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human accomplishments.
People
Romonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Romonia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Romonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Romonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Romonia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Romonia a common name?
We classify Romonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Romonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Romonia was 1956, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Romonia is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Romonia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 112 people with the name Romonia, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #51,666 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Romonia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Romonia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Romonia appears almost entirely female. Of the 115 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Romonia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Romonia is Black at 70.5%. The next largest groups are White (25.0%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Romonia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Romonia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.5% (79 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Romonia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Romonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Romonia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Romonia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Romonia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Romonia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Romonia?
You can see how many people have the name Romonia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.