UK girl's name
Romane
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "woman from Rome".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Romane is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Romane popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Romane. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Romane ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 girls were registered as Romane.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Romane as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
5 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Romane mean?
The name Romane is derived from the Latin word "Romanus," which means "of Rome" or "Roman." This name has its origins in ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, which spanned from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Romane can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. Livy mentioned several individuals with the name Romanus, including a Roman consul and a centurion.
During the early Christian era, the name Romane gained popularity due to its association with the city of Rome and the Roman Catholic Church. Several early Christian saints and martyrs bore this name, including Saint Romanus of Caesarea, who lived in the 3rd century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Romane was used across Europe, particularly in areas that were once part of the Roman Empire or had strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church. One notable figure with this name was Romanus the Melodist, a Byzantine composer and deacon who lived in the 6th century AD.
In the Renaissance period, the name Romane was associated with the revival of classical Roman culture and arts. One famous bearer of this name was Romane de Hooghe, a Dutch painter and engraver who lived from 1645 to 1708.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Romane, including Romane Bohringer, a French actress born in 1973; Romane Serda, a French writer and philosopher born in 1985; Romane Dicko, a French professional footballer born in 1996; Romane Armand, a French actress born in 1985; and Romane Didier, a Belgian actor and director born in 1976.
The name Romane has a rich historical and cultural heritage, reflecting its origins in the ancient Roman civilization and its enduring influence across Europe and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Romane over time
The chart below shows babies named Romane registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Romane, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Romane by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Romane was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5526 | 16 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4080 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Romane
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- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Romane: questions and answers
How popular is the name Romane in the UK right now?
In 2018, Romane was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Romane most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Romane in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Romane?
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "woman from Rome".
How many people are called Romane in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Romane across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.